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No Stupid Questions

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Jul 27, 2020 • 36min

11. Are Ambitious People Inherently Selfish?

Also: why do we habituate to life’s greatest pleasures?
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Jul 20, 2020 • 30min

10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?

Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true?
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Jul 13, 2020 • 33min

9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

Also: how do you avoid screwing up your kids?
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Jul 6, 2020 • 36min

8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

Also: how does a comedian cope with tragedy? With Eugene Mirman.
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Jun 29, 2020 • 30min

7. How Do You Handle Criticism?

Also: is it better to send a congratulatory note to someone who deserves it or a condolence note to someone who needs it?
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Jun 22, 2020 • 39min

6. Is Incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?

Also: should we all have personal mission statements?
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Jun 15, 2020 • 29min

5. What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

Also: is there such a thing as too much science? With special guest Luis von Ahn.
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Jun 8, 2020 • 32min

4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

Also: is life precious because it’s finite?
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Jun 1, 2020 • 27min

3. What Does It Mean to Be a “Hard Worker”?

Also: how does age affect happiness?
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May 25, 2020 • 35min

2. What is the Optimal Way to Be Angry?

Also: why do we treat pets better than people?

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