أفضل بودكاسات Stupid Questions (2024)

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How Can You Give Better Gifts? (Replay) 38:06

1d ago38:06

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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 Club? SOURCES: Joel Waldfogel, professor of strategic management & entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota. RESOURCES: “How to Become a Truly Excellent Gift Giver,” by Eliza Brooke (Vox, 2022). …

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218. Why Do Parents Overshare on Social Media? 34:37

6d ago34:37

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How does social media exploit our evolutionary instincts? How dangerous is it to post about your children online? And does Angela regret talking about her daughters on the podcast? SOURCES: Erin Carbone, visiting assistant professor of social and decision sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. Jimmy Kimmel, comedian and late-night television host.…

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217. What Happens When You Put on a Costume? 40:45

13d ago40:45

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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? SOURCES: Hajo Adam, professor of management at the University of Bath. Marianna Cerini, journalist. Edward Diener, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Illinois. Adam Galinsky, professor …

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216. Why Do We Make Excuses? 37:58

20d ago37:58

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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 to remember that you’re not a pizzeria on the Jersey Shore? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor of psychology at Arizona State University. Raymond Higgins, professor emeritus of psychology at Universi…

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215. Is It Okay to Do the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason? 35:02

27d ago35:02

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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 Angela stopping women in public parks to compliment them? SOURCES: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Geoffrey Goodwin, professor of psychology at the University…

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214. What Does It Take to Survive a Scandal? 38:09

1M ago38:09

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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: Karen Cerulo, professor emeritus of sociology at Rutgers University. Bill Clinton, former president of the United States. David Gergen, professor emeritus of public leadership at the Harvard Kennedy Sch…

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Why Do People Love Horror Movies? (Replay) 33:10

1M ago33:10

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When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce? SOURCES: Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University. Sigmund Freud, neurologist and father of psychoanalysis. Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology, neurology, and…

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213. What Is Evil? 39:15

1M ago39:15

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What makes normal people do terrible things? Are there really bad apples — or just bad barrels? And how should you deal with a nefarious next-door neighbor? SOURCES: Jonathan Haidt, professor of ethical leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Christina Maslach, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.…

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212. When Do You Become an Adult? 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Who decided that we’re fully mature at 18? Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote? And why are young people bringing their parents to job interviews? SOURCES: Jeffrey Arnett, senior research scholar in psychology at Clark University. Julie Beck, staff writer at The Atlantic. Grace Icenogle, confinement prevention administrator in the Washington…

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211. Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs? 36:44

2M ago36:44

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What are Mike and Angela’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? And what is Angela going to sing the next time she does karaoke? SOURCES: Matthew Desmond, professor of sociology at Princeton University. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University. Joshua Knobe, profe…

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210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor? 38:14

2M ago38:14

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What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? SOURCES: Jennifer Aaker, professor of marketing at Stanford University. Judd Apatow, film director, screenwriter, and comedian. Fredrik Backman, author. Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer …

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Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay) 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020. SOURCES: Pearl S. Buck, 20th-century American novelist. Jack Gallant, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the…

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209. Why Do We Settle? 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road? SOURCES: Christian Crandall, professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and co-author of the Freakonomics books…

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NSQS- Is Hope Making a Comeback? 23:07

2M ago23:07

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The No Stupid Questions Show is back! JAG and TLeake reunite for a lively discussion on the resurgence of hope in the wake of Kamala Harris's historic nomination by the Democratic Party. Had we lost hope? If so, when? Join the No Stupid Questions Show as we grapple with the existential question of hope's revival and explore how we can continue to "…

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208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection? 35:31

3M ago35:31

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What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn; co-founder…

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207. How Clearly Do You See Yourself? 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing? SOURCES: Luis von Ahn, co-founder and C.E.O. of Duolingo; former chair of the board at Character Lab. Paul DePodesta, chief strategy officer of the Cleveland Browns; former baseball executi…

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Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay) 35:23

3M ago35:23

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What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela? SOURCES: Robert Cialdini, professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. Yaniv Hanoch, professor of decision sciences at Coventry University. Hugo Mercier, research scientist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Ge…

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206. When Is It Time to Step Aside? 38:26

3M ago38:26

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Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”? SOURCES: William Bridges, professor emeritus of American literature at Mills College, consultant, and author. Arthur Brooks, professor of leadership at Harvard University. Jimmy Carter, former Pres…

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205. Where Do Values Come From? 41:47

3M ago41:47

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Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell salads? SOURCES: Erika James, dean of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Olivia Rodrigo, singer-songwriter. Shalom Schwartz, professor emeritus of psychology at the Hebre…

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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact? 40:09

4M ago40:09

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How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best therapists? SOURCES: William Broyles Jr., screenwriter, journalism, and former U.S. Marine Corps officer. Beatriz Flamini, Spanish mountaineer. Craig Haney, professor of psychology at the University of Ca…

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203. Do You Need a Hug? 39:11

4M ago39:11

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Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds? SOURCES: Ophelia Deroy, chair of the department of philosophy of mind and cognitive neuroscience at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Kory Floyd, professor of communications at the University of Ari…

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How Effective Are Ultimatums? (Replay) 36:04

4M ago36:04

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How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell your crush that you dreamed about marrying them? SOURCES: Max Bazerman, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Deepak Malhotra, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Elon Musk, owner and C.T.O. of …

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202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort? 40:29

4M ago40:29

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Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college classes? SOURCES: Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. Ed Diener, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois. Michael Easter, author. Alex Hutchinson, journalist. Shigehir…

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201. Are You Dreaming Too Big? 41:44

5M ago41:44

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Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class? SOURCES: Patrick Bet-David, YouTuber and founding C.E.O. of PHP Agency Inc. Barbara Corcoran, "Shark" and executive producer on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of The Corcoran Group. Peter Gollwitzer, professor of psy…

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200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy? 40:48

5M ago40:48

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Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person? And why doesn’t Hallmark sell empathy cards? SOURCES: Daniel Batson, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Kansas. Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at University of Toronto. Paul Polman, businessman, author, and former C.E.O. of U…

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199. What Makes a Good Gathering? 36:59

5M ago36:59

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Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you? SOURCES: Fredrik Backman, author. David Chavis, senior fellow at Community Science. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. Sebastian Junger, journalist and author. David McMillan, clinical and community psycholog…

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