79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?
Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 79
No Stupid Questions
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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Episodes
78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?
Also: what does your name say about who you are? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 78
77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?
Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 77
76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along?
Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 76
Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar? (NSQ Ep. 30 Replay)
Also: is a little knowledge truly a dangerous thing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 28, 2021•36 min
75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?
Also: how much does confidence really matter? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 21, 2021•39 min•Ep. 75
74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work?
Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 14, 2021•37 min•Ep. 74
73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”?
Also: why is it so great to be part of a team, even when you lose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 07, 2021•33 min•Ep. 73
72. If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them?
Also: why do so many people feel lost in their 20s? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 31, 2021•38 min•Ep. 72
71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink?
Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 71
How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future? (NSQ Ep. 31 Replay)
Also: which professions have the happiest people? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 17, 2021•37 min
70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter?
Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 70
69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong?
Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 69
68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?
Also: why are humans still so tribal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 68
67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking?
Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 19, 2021•39 min•Ep. 67
66. When Is It OK to Tell a Lie?
Also: is obsessing over your mental health bad for your mental health? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 66
Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read? (Ep. 24 Rebroadcast)
Also: do we overestimate or underestimate our significance in other people’s lives? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 05, 2021•35 min
65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received?
Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 65
Why Do We Buy Things We Never Use? (Rebroadcast From Ep.22)
Also: why do we hoard? (Rebroadcast From Ep. 28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 22, 2021•33 min
64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men?
Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 64
63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.”
Also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 63
62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle?
Also: how do awards affect motivation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 62
61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?
Also: why do we like what we like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 61
60. Why Do We Complain?
Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 60
59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?
Also: why is music so memorable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 59
How Can You Stop Comparing Yourself With Other People? (Ep. 13 Rebroadcast)
Also: how can we stop confusing correlation with causation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 04, 2021•35 min
58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?
Also: why do people hate small talk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 58
57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?
Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 57
56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?
Also: what does your perfect day look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 56
55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone?
Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 55
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