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Back to Search181. 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…
2 years, 8 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…
2 years, 9 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 …
2 years, 9 months ago
178. Do Kids Need More Independence?
Episode 178
Are modern parents too protective? Why do we worry so much about things that almost never happen? And how did Mike learn about bus stops?
SOURCES:Dav…
2 years, 9 months ago
177. 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago