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Episode 126
When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce?
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3 years, 10 months ago
125. Should We Replace Umpires With Robots?
Episode 125
What do gamblers and referees have in common? When do machines make better decisions than people? And has Stephen been replaced by a computer?
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3 years, 10 months ago
124. How Do You Stop Grinding Your Teeth?
Episode 124
How can you break a bad habit if you’re not aware that you’re doing it? Does Barack Obama grind his teeth? And is Angela’s dentist a crook?
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3 years, 11 months ago
123. What’s Wrong With Coveting?
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, 11 months 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, 11 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, 11 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 …
4 years 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…
4 years 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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4 years 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…
4 years ago