No Stupid Questions Freakonomics Radio
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- Society & Culture
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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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194. Is It Okay to Be an Introvert?
What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about? And does Angela’s social battery ever run out?
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193. Are You as Conscientious as You Think You Are?
Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how many cups of spinach can Mike fit in a red Solo cup?
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Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?
What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong with ordering eggs Benedict?
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191. Can You Change Your Personality?
Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade class clown still funny?
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190. What’s the Point of Nostalgia?
Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does Angela get sentimental over a cup of soup and a free roll?
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189. When Should You Trust Your Gut?
Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car?
Customer Reviews
This is my favorite podcast.
I listen to many different behavioral science podcasts - No Stupid Questions is my favorite. It’s packed with insights and honest, amusing banter. My review won’t do it justice, so, simply…..if you haven’t listened to it yet, JUST TRY IT!
Two thumbs down for Mike
This show has really gone down hill with the addition of Mike. He embodies the classic guy who thinks his perspective is 1. Most valid and 2. Fact that can be extrapolated out to everyone. 🙄 Isn’t the point of this show to be one of the few out there that is fact and research based rather than wild opinion? Specifically on the most recent introversion episode, Mike decides, on opinion alone, that being extroverted must make you happier because you know more people. Brother, the world is designed for loud mouth Gen X white men like yourself. Introverts (or the rest of us) are less happy because we’re forced to adapt in nearly all scenarios. Ditch Mike asap please and thank you.
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Earlier episodes were good . Lately they talk a lot about themselves.