If/Then is a podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society.
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If/Then Season Two
Idea Stories Opensearch
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February 05, 2025
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Is Your Job Hazardous to Your Health?
If we care about our health, then we need to reconsider the way we work.
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January 28, 2025
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If/Then Returns: New Episodes Debut February 5th
Big questions, bold ideas: Stanford GSB’s podcast is back for a second season.
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If/Then Season One
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October 16, 2024
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Wreck the Vote: How AI-Driven Misinformation Could Undermine Democracy
In this bonus episode of If/Then, Professor Andy Hall explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the political landscape.
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September 25, 2024
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Why I Research: Findings Fueled by the Head and the Heart
In this bonus episode, we explore the personal stories that inspire big questions and challenge fundamental assumptions in business research.
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July 25, 2024
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If/Then: Why Research Matters
In our season one wrap-up episode, Senior Associate Dean Jesper Sørensen discusses the importance of research.
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June 26, 2024
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Who Wants to Run? Incentivizing Better Participation in Politics
If we want a healthy democracy, then we need to create the right incentives.
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June 12, 2024
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Invisible Matchmakers: How Algorithms Pair People with Opportunities
If we want to get fair outcomes, then we need to build fairness into algorithms.
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May 29, 2024
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Money Talks: Understanding the Language of Business
If we want to make more empowered decisions, then we need to care about accounting.
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May 15, 2024
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Leading With Values: When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
If we create good institutions, then we can live up to our good intentions.
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May 01, 2024
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Oh, the Humanity! How Relating to Robots May Change Us
If we want robots to be good for society, then we need to humanize them.
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April 17, 2024
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Cashless: Is Digital Currency the Future of Finance?
If the U.S. wants to future-proof banking, then a digital dollar could be a solution.
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April 03, 2024
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Is Money Really the Best Measure of Value?
If we want a more equitable world, then we need to consider the different ways people value money.
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March 20, 2024
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More Than a Feeling: The Keys to Making the Right Choice
If we want to make better decisions, then we need to think more like an artist.
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March 06, 2024
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The Brain Gain: The Impact of Immigration on American Innovation
If the United States wants to remain a global hub of innovation, then we need to understand the role of immigrants.
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February 20, 2024
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So Crazy, It Might Just Work: How Foolishness Feeds Innovation
If we want to seriously address the climate crisis, then we need to encourage foolish business ideas.
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February 07, 2024
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You’re in Charge: How to Use AI as a Powerful Decision-Making Tool
If we focus on the jobs rather than the emotions, then AI can be a powerful decision-making tool.
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January 24, 2024
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Hardwired for Hierarchy: Our Relationship With Power
If we want to change power structures, then we need to understand the animal forces that drive our behavior.
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January 24, 2024
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Zoom In... or Out? Why Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.
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