This episode explores how we so often believe in something -- from who is the NBA GOAT, to the legitimacy of one's economic status -- and then work backward to figure out why it's true.  

Mentioned this week:

CNBC: Banks Keep Credit Card Rates High

Doctorow: The Meritocracy to Eugenics Pipeline

Forbes: Under-30 List

Psychology Today: Your Brain on Power

NYT: The Techno-Futurist Philosophy Behind Musk's Mania