This week, Freakonomics Radio explores how our assumptions about the world often diverge from reality. The show examines how renowned architect Bjarke Ingels approaches design problems by challenging conventional thinking, then pivots to a medical mystery: why millions of people believe they're allergic to penicillin when most likely aren't. Together, the episodes reveal how false beliefs—whether about buildings or our own bodies—can have surprisingly large consequences.
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