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May 16, 2021 • 39min

52. How Much Should We Be Able to Customize Our World?

Exploring the impact of customization on decision-making and productivity, the debate between customization and adaptability in the digital age, the complexities of multitasking including cognitive multitasking and risky behaviors, the benefits of toggling as a cognitive strategy, and the allure of multitasking with interesting facts and humor.
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May 9, 2021 • 37min

51. What Separates Humans From Other Animals?

Also: why do people pace while talking on the phone?
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May 2, 2021 • 35min

50. Are You as Observant as You Think?

Angela accidentally discovers the secret to a good night’s sleep
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Apr 25, 2021 • 39min

49. How Does Facing Death Change Your Life?

Also: why are we so bad at assessing risk?
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Apr 18, 2021 • 39min

48. Do Good Deeds Invite More Bad Ones?

Dive into the intriguing connection between good deeds and their unexpected fallout, sparking a philosophical debate on altruism. Laugh along as the hosts tackle the hilarious yet serious issue of dog owners neglecting their responsibilities, discussing the innovative 'poop angel' movement and DNA testing for accountability. Reflect on life's most significant decisions, like relationships and parenthood, while exploring the unpredictable nature of our choices. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted reminder of finding purpose in making meaningful decisions.
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Apr 11, 2021 • 33min

47. Is Laziness Real?

Also: why do we dislike being alone in public?
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Apr 4, 2021 • 38min

46. How Can You Stop Feeling So Irritable?

Also: what’s wrong with being impatient?
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Mar 28, 2021 • 38min

45. How Much Better Do You Really Want to Be?

Also: why do we pad our speech with so much filler language?
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Mar 21, 2021 • 36min

44. Is Empathy in Fact Immoral?

Dive into the intriguing debate about empathy and its potential downsides. Discover how empathy might skew fairness, leading to biased decisions that perpetuate inequality. Unpack the relationship between altruism and justice, and learn about the concept of 'metamorality' for better societal choices. Explore the creative tension between goal-setting and spontaneity, revealing how both can enhance creativity. Also, uncover insights from personality research, including the differences in reactions among high-empathy individuals.
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Mar 14, 2021 • 37min

43. What Do We Really Learn From Failure?

Also: what is teasing supposed to accomplish?

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