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194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert? 35:39

2d ago35:39

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What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about? And does Angela’s social battery ever run out? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: Susan Cain, author. Will Fleeson, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University. Sigmund Freud, neurologist and founder of psychoanaly…

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193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are? 39:28

10d ago39:28

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Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how many cups of spinach can Mike fit in a red Solo cup? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: David Barack, philosopher and neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Randall Bell, socio-economist and C.E.O. of Landmark Res…

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Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? 40:24

17d ago40:24

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What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong with ordering eggs Benedict? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES: Max Bennett, co-founder and C.E.O. of Alby. David Epstein, author and journalist. Ayelet Fishbach, professor of behavioral science and marketing at the Univers…

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191. Can You Change Your Personality? 39:03

24d ago39:03

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Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade class clown still funny? SOURCES: Aaron (Tim) Beck, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic. Brian Little, professor o…

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190. What’s the Point of Nostalgia? 35:21

1M ago35:21

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Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does Angela get sentimental over a cup of soup and a free roll? SOURCES: Julie Beck, senior editor at The Atlantic. Danielle Campoamor, freelance writer and reporter. Kyle Chayka, staff writer at The New Yorker. Amelia Dennis, research associate in psycho…

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189. When Should You Trust Your Gut? 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car? SOURCES: Tom Brady, former quarterback for the New England Patriots. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University. Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field o…

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188. Why Do Kids Today Get So Many A’s? 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T., of all places, become “the cool university”? SOURCES: Scott Hugo, housing justice attorney at Oakland City Attorney’s Office. Bob Ladouceur, former head football coach at De La Salle High School. Jon Marcus, writer at The Hechinger Report. Amelia …

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187. Is Fear Running Your Life? 39:00

2M ago39:00

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How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done? SOURCES: Albert Bandura, professor of psychology at Stanford University. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale Schoo…

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NSQS Interruption #10. Is Fani WIllis a Distraction? 6:31

2M ago6:31

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JAG and TLeake debate the consequences of DA Fani Willis prosecuting the Donal Trump Election fraud case. With 5 minutes to discuss and come to a conclusion, JAG and TLeake ask, "Is she a distraction from what really matters?" And, if so, what should we do about it? Listen, share, and comment! Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, sub…

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186. Do You Need a Routine? 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do? SOURCES: David Brooks, opinion columnist for The New York Times. Colin Camerer, professor of economics at the California Institute of Technology. James Clear, writer. Mason Currey, author. David Goggin…

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185. Do You Need Closure? 38:08

2M ago38:08

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What’s the best way to carry out random acts of kindness? What’s wrong with making an “Irish exit”? And why is Mike secretly buying lottery tickets? SOURCES: Roy Baumeister, social psychologist and visiting scholar at Harvard University. Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. John Gottman, professor emeritus of psychology at…

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NSQS- Can Love Make You Do Wrong? 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Dive into the intricacies of love and morality with JAG and TLeake. In the spirit of February, the month synonymous with matters of the heart, we tackle Al Green's provocative statement: Love is something that can make you do wrong. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through Philia, Eros, Storge, and Agape—four distinct types of lo…

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184. Are You Doing Too Much? 40:51

2M ago40:51

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How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela part of the problem? SOURCES: Kristin Andrus, philanthropist. Aaron (Tim) Beck, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas Curran, professor of psychological and behavioral science at the London School of E…

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183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter? 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy? SOURCES Sam Harris, neuroscientist, philosopher, author, and podcast host. Brian Galla, associate professor of health and human development at University of Pittsburgh. Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology at Stanfor…

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182. Is It Good or Bad to Keep Secrets? 40:06

3M ago40:06

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Should you shout your sins from the rooftops? How many skeletons are in the average person’s closet? And what has Angela been hiding? SOURCES: Maya Angelou, memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. Stephen Baum, postdoctoral researcher at Olin Business School at Washington University. Clayton Critcher, professor of marketing, cognitive science, …

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181. What’s So Great About Meritocracy? 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Do you really deserve the credit for your accomplishments? Should college admissions be determined by lottery? And how did Mike’s contribution to a charity auction change his life? SOURCES: Warren Buffett, investor and philanthropist. James Flynn, political philosopher at the University of Otago. Robert Frank, professor emeritus of management at Co…

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NSQS Interruption #9: Should Black HIstory Month be Cancelled? 6:17

3M ago6:17

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As we kick off February, take a break and listen to two Black folks discuss the current importance and relevance (or not?) of Black History Month. JAG and TLeake debate the concept of canceling Black History Month. Who would care? What would happen? What would it mean going forward? Tune in, listen, and share your thoughts. Thanks so much for liste…

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180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special? 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater? SOURCES: Jeffrey Galak, professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University. John Irving, author. Marie Kondo, professional organizer and consultant. Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Y…

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179. Can You Really “Manifest” Success Through Positive Visualization? 36:29

4M ago36:29

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Is there any scientific basis for the law of attraction? Are people who believe in “cosmic collaboration” more successful? And what happens when you write yourself a check for $10 million? SOURCES: Rhonda Byrne, writer and TV producer. Jim Carrey, actor. Christopher Clarey, sports journalist and author. Peter Gollwitzer, professor of psychology at …

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NSQS - Is Black America Under Attack in 2024? 25:48

4M ago25:48

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It's 2024, and JAG and TLeake are back with a vengeance! The year started with Claudine Gay, our Stanford Class of '92 classmate, resigning as Harvard University’s President. JAG and TLeake pontificate what the attack on her may signify for Black America. Listen as JAG and TLeake are on a mission to provide consideration to Black America as 2024 - …

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178. Do Kids Need More Independence? 36:46

4M ago36:46

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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: David Bjorklund, professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University. Peter Gray, professor of psychology at Boston College. David Lancy, professor emeritus of anthropology at Utah State University. L…

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177. What Does Success Look Like? 37:30

4M ago37:30

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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 grandfather get a watch? SOURCES: Alain de Botton, writer and founder of The School of Life. Kirk Flatow, head coach of co-ed varsity track and field at Monta Vista High School. Katie Ledecky, competiti…

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63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay) 36:30

4M ago36:30

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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 Bandura, professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University. John Bargh, professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University. Tanya Chartrand, professor of marketing at Duke University. Cl…

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176. Why Is It So Hard to Make Decisions? 40:17

5M ago40:17

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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 inventory? SOURCES: Arie Kruglanski, professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Katy Milkman, professor of operations, information, and decisions at the University of Pennsylv…

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175. Why Is Astrology So Popular? 37:32

5M ago37:32

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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? SOURCES: P. T. Barnum, 19th-century American showman and businessman. David Brooks, New York Times Opinion columnist. Bertram Forer, 20th-century American psychologist. Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus …

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174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing? 35:42

5M ago35:42

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Are gifted and talented programs discriminatory? Why do so many adults still remember their SAT scores? And how did Angela transform from a party girl to an Ivy League psychologist? SOURCES: Alfred Binet, 19th-century French psychologist. Stefan Dombrowski, professor of psychology and director of the School Psychology Program at Rider University. J…

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173. How Important Is Your Choice of Words? 35:28

5M ago35:28

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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 himself in the third person? SOURCES: John Bargh, professor of psychology at Yale University. Derren Brown, mentalist. Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University. Daniel Kahneman, professo…

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149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult? (Replay) 52:56

5M ago52:56

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How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef? RESOURCES: “Social Support From Weak Ties: Insight From the Literature on Minimal Social Interactions,” by Joshua Moreton, Caitlin S. Kelly, and Gillian Sandstrom (Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2023). Join or Die, docum…

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172. Is Marriage Worth It? 36:38

6M ago36:38

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Can long-term relationships do more harm than good? Where is the line between intimacy and codependence? And should we all try to be more like Mike’s parents? RESOURCES: "A Record-High Share of 40-Year-Olds in the U.S. Have Never Been Married," by Richard Fry (Pew Research Center, 2023). "Divorce Skyrocketing Among Aging Boomers," by Sharon Jayson …

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171. Where Is the Line Between Exaggeration and Lying? 34:34

6M ago34:34

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Why do we use “literally” figuratively? Does conveying an "emotional truth" justify making things up? And are Angela’s kids really starving or just hungry? RESOURCES: "My Response to The New Yorker Article," by Hasan Minhaj (YouTube video, 2023). "Hasan Minhaj’s 'Emotional Truths,'" by Clare Malone (The New Yorker, 2023). "Lying to Spice up Life," …

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170. Are We Getting Lonelier? 30:15

6M ago30:15

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How can you be lonely when so many people showed up at your birthday party? Can you fight loneliness by managing expectations? And where can you find company while enjoying the best garlic cheeseburger in the greater Salt Lake City metro area? RESOURCES: "Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It’s Time to Fix That," by Vivek H. Murthy (T…

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169. Can We Disagree Better? 38:53

6M ago38:53

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Do you suffer from the sin of certainty? How did Angela react when a grad student challenged her research? And can a Heineken commercial strengthen our democracy? RESOURCES: "Disagree Better," National Governors Association initiative led by Spencer Cox (2023-2024). "Cooling Heated Discourse: Conversational Receptiveness Boosts Interpersonal Evalua…

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168. Would You Be Happier if You Were More Creative? 31:06

7M ago31:06

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Should you become an artist or an accountant? Did Sylvia Plath have to be depressed to write The Bell Jar? And what can Napoleon Dynamite teach us about the creative life? RESOURCES: "The Science of Why You Have Great Ideas in the Shower," by Stacey Colino (National Geographic, 2022). "So, You Think You’re Not Creative?" by Duncan Wardle (Harvard B…

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167. Is GPS Changing Your Brain? 37:37

7M ago37:37

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Is it better to be an egocentric navigator or an allocentric navigator? Was the New York City Department of Education wrong to ban ChatGPT? And did Mike get ripped off by Michael Jackson’s cousin? RESOURCES "Don’t Ban Chatbots in Classrooms — Use Them to Change How We Teach," by Angela Duckworth and Lyle Ungar (Los Angeles Times, 2023). "How GPS We…

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166. Are You Suffering From Burnout? 37:27

7M ago37:27

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What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? Would you be better at your job if you cared a little less? And can somebody get Mike a cup of coffee? RESOURCES: "State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report," (Gallup, 2023). "What’s Really So Wrong About Secretly Working Two Full-Time Jobs at Once?" by Alison Green (Slate, 2023). "The…

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165. Do "Generations" Mean Anything? 37:29

7M ago37:29

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Do you get grittier as you age? What's worse for mental health: video games or social media? And do baby boomers make the best D.J.s? RESOURCES: Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents — and What They Mean for America's Future, by Jean Twenge (2023). "5 Things to Keep in Mind When You Hear About Gen…

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164. Do You Have Impostor Syndrome? 38:43

8M ago38:43

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Does anyone really know what they’re doing? How do we reward the competent and not the confident? And what’s wrong with using TikTok for research? RESOURCES: "Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It," by Leslie Jamison (The New Yorker, 2023). "The Impostor Phenomenon Revisited: Examining the Relationship between Workplace Impostor Thoughts and In…

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163. Does Your DNA Determine Your Weight? 27:38

8M ago27:38

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How much control do you really have over your body? Could understanding genetics help combat fat-shaming? And why is Mike’s life coach so happy all the time?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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162. How Can You Be Kinder to Yourself? 39:40

8M ago39:40

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How do you practice self-care if you don’t have time for a break? Is it weird to talk to yourself? And does Mike need a bag of Doritos — or just a hug?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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161. How Effective Are Ultimatums? 37:09

8M ago37:09

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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?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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160. How Do You Like Me Now? 39:45

8M ago39:45

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Why would a successful person feel the need to stick it to the little guy? Is Angela a name-dropper? And why do rappers grab their crotches?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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159. How Much Personal Space Do You Need? 33:53

9M ago33:53

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How do you deal with a close talker? Is Angela drinking too much water? And why can’t Mike keep his phone out of his bedroom?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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NSQS - Was the Alabama Riverfront Brawl a Precursor to the 2024 Election? 32:41

9M ago32:41

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You've seen it. You've heard about it. But have you really thought about what the Alabama Waterfront Brawl means? JAG and TLeake are (FINALLY!) back to discuss the connections among a Trump rally, a seemingly race-based brawl and a fast-approaching 2024 major election and what it might tell us about where we are and where we may be headed in the Un…

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158. Bigger Fish, or Bigger Pond? 29:15

9M ago29:15

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Is it better to be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team? How did Angela cope with her extremely impressive freshman dorm mates? And why won’t Shaquille O'Neal let Charles Barkley have an onion ring?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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157. How Can You Get Closer to the People You Care About? 39:11

9M ago39:11

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How well do you know the people in your life, really? Are you stuck having surface-level conversations? And should we all be in couples therapy?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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156. How Do You Connect With Someone You Just Met? 41:09

9M ago41:09

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How vulnerable should you get with your coworkers? What’s the benefit of telling strangers about your relationship with your mother? And why did Mike’s childhood home burn down — twice?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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155. How Do You Deal With Big Life Changes? 44:11

10M ago44:11

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What’s more stressful, divorce or jail? Are you in the middle of a “lifequake”? And should we all be taking notes from Martha Stewart?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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154. Why Is There So Much Social Pressure Around Alcohol? 30:14

10M ago30:14

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Why do people drink? Why do people not drink? And why specifically do Angela and Mike not drink?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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153. Should You Spend More Time in Nature? 31:57

10M ago31:57

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Is a walk through the city as good as a walk through the woods? Who’s most likely to die while taking a selfie? And how does Angela protect herself from the beer cans falling onto her deck?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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152. What’s the Worst Kind of Regret? 32:56

10M ago32:56

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Is it worse to regret something you’ve done, or something you haven’t done? What’s the upside of rejection? And which great American short-story writer convinced Angela to quit driving?Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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