# Expectation Inflation Is Stronger Than Ever

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Podcast: [Meta-Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/meta-cast-1035606)
Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.meta-cast.com/episode/expectation-inflation-is-stronger-than-ever
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