Why Exponential Growth Looks Like Cheating

Exponential growth feels like cheating because our brains are wired for straight lines, not compounding curves. This episode unpacks why a quantity that doubles again and again outruns intuition — and how to spot exponential dynamics in money, technology, populations, and learning.

In this episode:

• Linear vs. exponential — why the difference sneaks up on you
• The power of doubling and the rule of 72
• Why early exponential growth looks deceptively slow
• Real-world examples: compounding, viral spread, and scaling systems
• How to train your intuition to respect the curve