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Episode 188
Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T., of all places, become “the cool university”?
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1 year, 9 months ago
187. Is Fear Running Your Life?
Episode 187
How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done?
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1 year, 10 months ago
186. Do You Need a Routine?
Episode 186
Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do? …
1 year, 10 months ago
185. Do You Need Closure?
Episode 185
What’s the best way to carry out random acts of kindness? What’s wrong with making an “Irish exit”? And why is Mike secretly buying lottery tickets?
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1 year, 10 months ago
184. Are You Doing Too Much?
Episode 184
How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela part of the problem?
SOURCES:Kristin …
1 year, 10 months ago
183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter?
Episode 183
Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy?
SOURCESSam Harri…
1 year, 11 months ago
182. Is It Good or Bad to Keep Secrets?
Episode 182
Should you shout your sins from the rooftops? How many skeletons are in the average person’s closet? And what has Angela been hiding?
SOURCES:Maya An…
1 year, 11 months ago
181. What’s So Great About Meritocracy?
Episode 181
Do you really deserve the credit for your accomplishments? Should college admissions be determined by lottery? And how did Mike’s contribution to a c…
1 year, 11 months ago
180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special?
Episode 180
Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater?
SOURCES:Jeffrey Galak…
1 year, 11 months ago
179. Can You Really “Manifest” Success Through Positive Visualization?
Episode 179
Is there any scientific basis for the law of attraction? Are people who believe in “cosmic collaboration” more successful? And what happens when you …
1 year, 11 months ago