Introduction

Learn about the link between birthdays and COVID-19; “psychological richness” for a good life; and satellites vs. stars.

More from Dr. Bapu Jena:

• Listen to Freakonomics, M.D.: https://freakonomics.com/freakonomics-md/
• Covid and the “Birthday Effect” (Freakonomics, M.D. Ep. 1) - Freakonomics. (2021, August 4). Freakonomics. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/covid-and-the-birthday-effect-freakonomics-m-d-ep-1/
• Follow @AnupamBJena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnupamBJena
• Follow @DrBapuPod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBapuPod
• Harvard faculty page: https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/people/anupam-b-jena

We’ve neglected the role of “psychological richness” when considering what makes a good life by Steffie Drucker

• We’ve Neglected The Role Of “Psychological Richness” When Considering What Makes A Good Life, Study Argues. (2021, September 14). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/09/14/weve-neglected-the-role-of-psychological-richness-when-considering-what-makes-a-good-life-study-argues/
• Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C. (2021). A psychologically rich life: Beyond happiness and meaning. Psychological Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000317 
• Beyond Happiness: Why a Psychologically Rich Life Is a Good Life. (2021). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202108/beyond-happiness-why-psychologically-rich-life-is-good-life

How to tell an artificial satellite from a star by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Nero in Ghana)

• Space. (2021). Brown.edu. https://www.brown.edu/Departments/Joukowsky_Institute/courses/13things/7656.html
• Palma, C. (2018, April 5). Look up – it’s a satellite! The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/look-up-its-a-satellite-94272
• The Savvy Satellite Spotting Guide. (2014, November 8). AeroSavvy. https://aerosavvy.com/satellite-spotting/
• GPS.gov: Space Segment. (2021). Gps.gov. https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/space/
• Carter, J. (2020, April 25). Is That A Planet, A Star Or A SpaceX Starlink Satellite? The Stargazing Apps You Need During Lockdown. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/04/24/is-that-a-planet-a-star-or-a-spacex-starlink-the-five-best-augmented-reality-stargazing-apps-you-need-during-lockdown/?sh=7997cff244fe

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