Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner.

Before we get started today, two quick things.

First, if you want to see Freakinomics Radio live in Philadelphia, Chicago, or London,

go to Freakinomics.com slash live for details.

Second, a riddle.

Name an activity that you probably don't enjoy, but may still spend eight or ten hours

a week doing.

Something you are compelled to do.

By people who probably also don't like doing this thing.

You give up?

I'm talking about meetings.

When's the last time you heard someone say, that was an awesome meeting, a great use of

time and full of pertinent information.

I'm guessing the answer is never.

So for an upcoming episode on the Science of Meetings, we want to hear from you.

Tell us about the worst meeting you ever attended, maybe the worst meeting ever ran, or

the best meeting.

With lots of details, please.

Also your ideas for making meetings better.

Make a brief audio recording.

Just use whatever voice memo app is on your phone and email the file to radio at Freakinomics.com

with the subject line meetings.

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