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Episode 123
What’s the difference between schadenfreude and sadism? Can envy be put to good use? And how do you teach a kid to punch a clown?
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3 years, 1 month ago
When Is It OK to Tell a Lie? (Replay from Ep. 66)
Can a little dishonesty be a good thing? How many fibs does Angela tell every day? And why does Stephen have a forehead?
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3 years, 2 months ago
122. Is Family Overrated?
Episode 122
If you’re frustrated with your family, should you cut ties with them? Who’s more likely to break with relatives over politics, liberals or conservati…
3 years, 2 months ago
121. How Good Are Your Snap Judgments?
Episode 121
How much can you tell about someone from the first few seconds of a Zoom call? What did Stephen think of Angie when he first met her? And: a special …
3 years, 2 months ago
120. Why Are Rich Countries So Unhappy?
Episode 120
How does comparing yourself to others affect your well-being? What do you do when there’s no one left to blame? And should we all just move to Finlan…
3 years, 2 months ago
119. J***s C****t, Angela, Why Are You Such a F***ing Potty-Mouth?
Episode 119
What’s the purpose of profanity? Why is cursing on the rise? And will Angela finally swear off swearing?
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3 years, 3 months ago
118. How Do You Keep Winter From Getting You Down?
Episode 118
How should you treat Seasonal Affective Disorder? Would we all be happier if we hibernated? And why does Stephen think football fans have an easier t…
3 years, 3 months ago
117. What’s Wrong With Holding a Grudge?
Episode 117
How do you let go of resentment? Do apologies even work? And what grievances have Stephen and Angela been nursing for years?
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3 years, 3 months ago
116. Do People Pay Attention to Signs?
Episode 116
Do highway warnings save lives or cost lives? How do you keep men from peeing on the floor? And what’s Angela’s plan to get more people washing their…
3 years, 3 months ago
115. Are You Having a Midlife Crisis?
Episode 115
How is aging different today than it was in the past? What do young people get wrong about happiness? And what does it mean if you impulsively decide…
3 years, 4 months ago