221 episodes
No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 25 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
The podcast EVERYONE should listen to!!!
I love NSQ and literally wait for the new episodes to come out every week. I’ve recommended almost every episode to friends and can’t wait to hear more of Stephen’s and Angela’s insights. Their conversations will really get you thinking!
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