221 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 519 Ratings
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
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204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?
How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deserted island? And do baby monkeys make the best therapists?
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203. Do You Need a Hug?
Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t Angela want to hug anyone for eight seconds?
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How Effective Are Ultimatums? (Replay)
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?
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202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?
Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college classes?
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201. Are You Dreaming Too Big?
Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class?
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200. What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person? And why doesn’t Hallmark sell empathy cards?
Customer Reviews
Love Mike and Angela!
Mike was such a great replacement for Steven, just something about him I like much better!
Not big fan of Podcast though
I normally can not connect with podcast since I don’t see them, their expression.. I always find it’s a little bit distant. However, this show has changed my view. The topics are interesting and the hosts are fantastic. It feels like I am listening to a conversation I can be a part to. Great work!
Miss Dubner
Mike is great. But I miss Dubner a lot. One of many reasons is Dubner and Duckworth had more entertaining intellectual banter.
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