# The Social Experiment of the Olympics Link:: [Link](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dontoverthinkthis/episodes/The-Social-Experiment-of-the-Olympics-e2nakuj) By:: [[Ross Jackson]] & [[Brian Heath]] Medium:: [[Podcast]] Ross Jackson and Brian Heath discuss the concept of social experiments and how they relate to current policies and economic systems. They explore the ethical questions surrounding social experiments and the potential benefits of conducting them. They also discuss the role of inequality in society and the need to find an optimum level of inequality that motivates individuals while also ensuring the well-being of all members of society. They touch on the importance of addressing social barriers and creating equal opportunities for individuals to move up in society. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the Olympics as a case study for competition and the consequences of winning and losing. ## Related Topics [[Society]] [[Experiments]] [[Social Experiments]] [[The Spectacle of the Olympics]] [[Sports]] [[Capitalism]] [[Equality]] [[Money]] [[Economics]] [[Systems Thinking]]