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Back to Search221. Why Are We So Pessimistic?
Episode 221
Are things really as bad as they seem? Has Gen Z given up hope for the world? And why was the father of positive psychology a lifelong pessimist?
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1 year, 6 months ago
220. Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
Episode 220
Does a surplus of information create a shortage of attention? Are today’s young people really unable to focus? And do goldfish need better PR?
SOURC…
1 year, 6 months ago
219. How Do You Identify a Narcissist?
Episode 219
What’s the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem? Does social media fuel arrogance or self-consciousness? And do people get less toxic w…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Can You Give Better Gifts? (Replay)
Episode 128
How many bottles of wine are regifted? What’s wrong with giving cash? And should Angela give her husband a subscription to the Sausage of the Month C…
1 year, 6 months ago
218. Why Do Parents Overshare on Social Media?
Episode 218
How does social media exploit our evolutionary instincts? How dangerous is it to post about your children online? And does Angela regret talking abou…
1 year, 6 months ago
217. What Happens When You Put on a Costume?
Episode 217
Would you steal Halloween candy? Should people be required to identify themselves online? And why did Angela go trick-or-treating in a trash bag?
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1 year, 7 months ago
216. Why Do We Make Excuses?
Episode 216
Is it better to explain a mistake or just accept responsibility? What’s the difference between an excuse and a justification? And why is it important…
1 year, 7 months ago
215. Is It Okay to Do the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason?
Episode 215
What’s wrong with donating to charity for the tax write-off? Should we think less of people who do volunteer work to pad their resumes? And why is An…
1 year, 7 months ago
214. What Does It Take to Survive a Scandal?
Episode 214
How do you come back from being “canceled”? Are we more likely to forgive someone if they cry? And what makes a successful public apology?
SOURCES:K…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Do People Love Horror Movies? (Replay)
Episode 126
When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce?
SOURCES:Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at St…
1 year, 7 months ago