At what point does a man’s dedication turn into obsession? And at what point can this obsession turn self-destructive? What role should judgment and restraint play in our lives? We discuss these issues, and offer the example of storm chaser Tim Samaras.

The book I refer to in the podcast is this one.

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Read more in Sallust, which studies the origins and consequences of hubris and obsession. Available in paperback, Kindle, and audio book: