No Stupid Questions
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100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?
100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
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- 100. Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends? · 35 mnt · Episode 100Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do…
- 99. Do You Mind if I Borrow Your Personality? · 35 mnt · Episode 99Are there downsides to “personality plagiarism”? Why did no one buy the Crayola Crayon Carver? And should Stephen feel bad for copying Angela’s email signature? This episode…
- All the Lonely People | Corner Piece · 33 mntFrom group chats to video calls, technology should make social connection easier than ever. So, why is everyone so lonely? In this episode, Sabrina sets out to investigate the…
- 98. Is Having Children Worth It? · 37 mnt · Episode 98Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from parenting? And how does birth order affect a child’s future? This episode…
- 97. Are Women Really Less Happy Than Men? · 36 mnt · Episode 97Why are women unhappier than men? What can we do to move the needle? And is it better to be happy or to be good? This episode originally aired on May 1st, 2022.
- 96. Why is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal? · 28 mnt · Episode 96How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her craving for a chicken sandwich?…
- 95. What’s So Bad About Denial? · 32 mnt · Episode 95Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angie cover her eyes when she…
- 94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe? · 32 mnt · Episode 94What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain perspective when the worst-case…
- 93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First? · 30 mnt · Episode 93How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 billion? And what should you do…
- 92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem? · 32 mnt · Episode 92Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on…
- How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person · 48 mntIn this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play…
- 91. Do You Savor or Gobble? · 40 mnt · Episode 91What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam really eat an apple? This…
- 90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine? · 30 mnt · Episode 90Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the country is going? Why don’t other countries experience the same gap? And what do…
- 89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm? · 29 mnt · Episode 89What’s the difference between willpower and eagerness? Is there a lifehack that can make you zestier? And could it help Stephen improve his golf game? This episode originally…
- 88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish? · 34 mnt · Episode 88Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any good for the world? And which podcast episode does Stephen cling to as proof…
- 87. What’s So Great About Retirement? · 31 mnt · Episode 87How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And will Stephen and Angela ever really hang up their hats? This episode originally…
- 86. Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots? · 32 mnt · Episode 86What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking a long shot, even if it turns out to be an air ball? And how is Angela like an…
- 85. Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important? · 31 mnt · Episode 85Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with people? And how did Angie do on an online emotional intelligence test? This…
- 84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences? · 28 mnt · Episode 84Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode…
- 83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face? · 33 mnt · Episode 83What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor…
- 82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment? · 27 mnt · Episode 82How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’s…
- 81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? · 29 mnt · Episode 81What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter…
- 80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real? · 29 mnt · Episode 80Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This…
- 79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs? · 35 mnt · Episode 79Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. This episode originally aired on December 26th, 2021.
- 78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute? · 38 mnt · Episode 78Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.
- 77. How Can You Avoid Boredom? · 38 mnt · Episode 77Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021.
- 76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along? · 38 mnt · Episode 76Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? This episode originally aired on December 5th, 2021.
- 75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts? · 39 mnt · Episode 75Also: how much does confidence really matter? This episode originally aired on November 21st, 2021.
- 74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work? · 37 mnt · Episode 74Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2021.
- 73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”? · 32 mnt · Episode 73Also: why is it so great to be part of a team, even when you lose? This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2021.
- 72. If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them? · 38 mnt · Episode 72Also: why do so many people feel lost in their 20s? This episode originally aired on October 31st, 2021.
- 71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink? · 28 mnt · Episode 71Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? This episode originally aired on October 24th, 2021.
- 70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter? · 36 mnt · Episode 70Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? This episode originally aired on October 10th, 2021.
- 69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong? · 37 mnt · Episode 69Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? This episode originally aired on October 3, 2021.
- 68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have? · 36 mnt · Episode 68Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021.
- 67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking? · 39 mnt · Episode 67Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021.
- 65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? · 40 mnt · Episode 65Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? This episode originally aired on August 29th, 2021.
- 64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men? · 38 mnt · Episode 64Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021.
- 63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay) · 36 mnt · Episode 63Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? This episode originally aired on August 8th, 2021.
- 62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle? · 40 mnt · Episode 62Also: how do awards affect motivation? This episode originally aired on August 1st, 2021.
- 61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses? · 34 mnt · Episode 61Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021.
- 60. Why Do We Complain? · 32 mnt · Episode 60Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021.
- 59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything? · 39 mnt · Episode 59Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021.
- 58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip? · 37 mnt · Episode 58Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021.
- 57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why? · 36 mnt · Episode 57Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2021.
- 56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad? · 39 mnt · Episode 56Also: what does your perfect day look like? This episode originally aired on June 13th, 2021.
- 55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone? · 38 mnt · Episode 55Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine? This episode originally aired on June 6th, 2021.
- 54. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative? · 37 mnt · Episode 54Also: is shortsightedness part of human nature? This episode originally aired on May 30th, 2021.
- 53. What’s the Secret to Making a Great Prediction? · 35 mnt · Episode 53Also: how do you recover from a bad day? This episode originally aired on May 23rd, 2021.
- 52. How Much Should We Be Able to Customize Our World? · 39 mnt · Episode 52Also: does multitasking actually increase productivity? This episode originally aired on May 16th, 2021.
