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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 38 MIN

TRC #736: Book Review: Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds + The Decoy Effect

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Darren explores issues of moral philosophy in his review of Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need by David Edmonds. In this analysis he looks at this classic thought experiment, its implications, criticisms and rebuttals to them. Adam examines the Decoy Effect, a psychological marketing strategy designed to encourage you to buy the most expensive thing, even if you wouldn't otherwise be inclined to do so.

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