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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Toby joins the Armchair Expert to discuss attending Harvard Business School before knowing what business school was, the role of sanctioning mechanisms in a social hierarchy, and how circles of status can affect the value of works of art by millions of dollars.

The Invisible Hierarchies that Rule Our World

He and EconTalk’s Russ Roberts explore why hierarchies persist—reducing conflict, allocating scarce resources, and curating our overwhelming choices—and how endorsements, blurbs, and brands quietly steer our judgments, from bookstores to wine shops and art galleries.

The Power of Status: Examining the Matthew Effect feat

Greg and Toby discuss the influence of social status on various aspects of life, including consumer behavior, resource allocation, and decision-making. They explore the concept of the Matthew Effect (how status leads to more status), the interplay between status and merit.

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Featured Media Appearances

Toby has been featured in interviews, podcasts, and op-eds discussing topics like network science, the future of work, and how technology shapes modern leadership. His insights bring clarity to some of the most complex issues of our time.

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