Podcast Episodes

10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?

Episode 10

Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? This episode originally aired on July 19, 2020. 

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1 year, 8 months ago

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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

Episode 9

Also: how do you avoid screwing up your kids? This episode originally aired on July 12, 2020.

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1 year, 8 months ago

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8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

Episode 8

Also: how does a comedian cope with tragedy? With Eugene Mirman. This episode originally aired on July 5, 2020.

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1 year, 8 months ago

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7. How Do You Handle Criticism?

Episode 7

Also: is it better to send a congratulatory note to someone who deserves it or a condolence note to someone who needs it? This episode originally air…

1 year, 8 months ago

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6. Is Incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?

Episode 6

Also: should we all have personal mission statements? This episode originally aired on June 21, 2020. 

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1 year, 9 months ago

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5. What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

Episode 5

Also: is there such a thing as too much science?

Plus, our special guest, Luis von Ahn, an inventor of CAPTCHA and a pioneer of free online language l…

1 year, 9 months ago

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4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

Episode 4

Also: is life precious because it’s finite? This episode originally aired on June 7, 2020. 

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1 year, 9 months ago

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3. What Does It Mean to Be a “Hard Worker”?

Episode 3

Also: how does age affect happiness? This episode originally aired on May 31, 2020. 

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1 year, 9 months ago

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2. What is the Optimal Way to Be Angry?

Episode 2

Also: why do we treat pets better than people? This episode originally aired on May 24, 2020.

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1 year, 9 months ago

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1. Did Covid-19 Kill the Handshake?

Episode 1

Also: why can't humans handle uncertainty already?

We’re replaying No Stupid Questions, starting here with the very first episode, from May 17, 2020.

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1 year, 10 months ago

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