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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Costly Signals: Education, Warranties, and the Trust Economy

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We unpack signaling theory (Michael Spence) and why a diploma acts as an endurance test rather than a memory cache. From the sheepskin effect to warranties, IPOs, and charitable giving, this episode shows how costly signals separate the real deal from the noise—and what signals you’re sending in daily life.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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