Dear Hank & John 385: Duology
Mar 20, 2024
In this podcast, Hank and John Green answer quirky questions about sticker placement, convincing friends to join them in a wolf-and-bear enclosure, compasses in space, reducing judgmental attitudes, the economy, astronaut knowledge of low gravity on the moon, and more!
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Stick Stickers Where You Can See Them
- Put stickers where you can admire them and they won't be damaged, like laptops or interior surfaces instead of water bottles.
- Use stickers temporarily to test a design before committing to a tattoo or more permanent display.
Holding Historic Books And Small Heists
- John held Isaac Newton's Principia and a first edition of On the Origin of Species but refrained from sticking stickers on them.
- Hank stole a matchbox and left a signed dollar in the White House library as a small memento.
Mirror Beliefs To Improve Medical Conversations
- Mirror and validate patients' beliefs to build trust before offering scientific guidance.
- Listen first, respect their perspective, then present evidence to increase receptiveness.