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Back to Search177. What Does Success Look Like?
Episode 177
What matters more: meeting our own ambitions, or winning fame and glory? What’s it like to earn a gold medal at the Olympics? And why didn’t Mike’s g…
2 years, 4 months ago
63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)
Episode 63
Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy?
SOURCES:Albert Bandur…
2 years, 5 months ago
176. Why Is It So Hard to Make Decisions?
Episode 176
Why do we get overwhelmed when we have too many choices? Should we make our own decisions or copy other people's? And how can Angela manage her sock …
2 years, 5 months ago
175. Why Is Astrology So Popular?
Episode 175
Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time? And is Mike a classic Gemini?
SOUR…
2 years, 5 months ago
174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing?
Episode 174
Are gifted and talented programs discriminatory? Why do so many adults still remember their SAT scores? And how did Angela transform from a party gir…
2 years, 5 months ago
173. How Important Is Your Choice of Words?
Episode 173
What happens when three psychologists walk into a magic show? What’s Angela’s problem with the word “talent”? And why does LeBron James refer to him…
2 years, 5 months ago
149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult? (Replay)
Episode 149
How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef?
RESOURCES:
“Social Support From …2 years, 6 months ago
172. Is Marriage Worth It?
Episode 172
Can long-term relationships do more harm than good? Where is the line between intimacy and codependence? And should we all try to be more like Mike’s…
2 years, 6 months ago
171. Where Is the Line Between Exaggeration and Lying?
Episode 171
Why do we use “literally” figuratively? Does conveying an "emotional truth" justify making things up? And are Angela’s kids really starving or just h…
2 years, 6 months ago
170. Are We Getting Lonelier?
Episode 170
How can you be lonely when so many people showed up at your birthday party? Can you fight loneliness by managing expectations? And where can you find…
2 years, 6 months ago