43. What Do We Really Learn From Failure?
Oct 12, 2025•37 min•Ep. 43
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Summary
This episode delves into the valuable lessons derived from perceived failures, specifically the challenges and eventual closure of Stephen Dubner's live game show, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know." The hosts analyze why it didn't fully succeed, drawing on Amy Edmondson's framework for understanding failure, and discuss the unexpected positive outcomes that led to their current podcast. Transitioning to human interaction, they then explore the nuanced role of teasing in relationships, examining its social functions, the impact of status dynamics, and the importance of nonverbal cues to avoid crossing into bullying.Episode description
Also: what is teasing supposed to accomplish? This episode originally aired on March 14, 2021.
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