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Back to SearchWhy Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)
Episode 150
What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela?
SOURCES:Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology an…
2 years ago
206. When Is It Time to Step Aside?
Episode 206
Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Le…
2 years ago
205. Where Do Values Come From?
Episode 205
Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell …
2 years ago
204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
Episode 204
How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best the…
2 years, 1 month ago
203. Do You Need a Hug?
Episode 203
Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds?
SOU…
2 years, 1 month ago
How Effective Are Ultimatums? (Replay)
Episode 161
How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell your crush that you dreamed about marrying them?
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2 years, 1 month ago
202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?
Episode 202
Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college class…
2 years, 1 month ago
201. Are You Dreaming Too Big?
Episode 201
Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class?
SOURCES:Patri…
2 years, 2 months ago
200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
Episode 200
Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person? And why doesn’t Hallmark sell empathy cards?
SO…
2 years, 2 months ago
199. What Makes a Good Gathering?
Episode 199
Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you?
SOURCES:Fredrik Backman, author.Da…
2 years, 2 months ago