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 youThe power of doubling and the rule of 72Why early exponential growth looks deceptively slowReal-world examples: compounding, viral spread, and scaling systemsHow to train your intuition to respect the curve