Thanks, looks like an interesting book. Looks like he also wrote on misinformation.

First you would have to find someone who thought economics were closer to physics.

No, at least someone who graduated kindergarden.

Yep. You needto know your BATNA going into any negotiation. If you don’t have an acceptable BATNA, you are not in a negotiation but in an unconditional surrender pleading for mercy.

BATNA is the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement.

https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/batna/translate-your-batna-to-the-current-deal/?amp

He does not want us to trust him with space travel. He wants us to trust him with our money.