I think I'd have enjoyed this more if I hadn't read a lot of other pop behavioral economics books. The takeaway message is a good one though: imagine there's a bystander around in most situations and you'll act like a better person for it.

Did not finish, this felt repetitive by chapter 5. Printing the exact same quote twice on adjoining pages felt like filler.

I was introduced to Russ Roberts through a podcast episode. I found the premise of this book to be unique. While I was familiar with Adam Smith’s, Wealth of Nations, from college economics, I wasn’t familiar with his earlier work. While some reviewers are annoyed with the numerous block quotes in this book, I found them very useful. I’m looking forward to exploring more works related to ‘behavioral economics’ and the thought leaders in this field.

Excellent book. Simplifies and makes accessible an enormously underrated work of Smith's.

This was a very good book that helps define what it is to lead a good life. Highly recommended.