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No Stupid Questions

Society EN ↓ 327 episodes

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. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus...

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71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink? 24.10.2021 28:34

Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future? (NSQ Ep. 31 Replay) 17.10.2021 37:19

Also: which professions have the happiest people? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter? 10.10.2021 35:58

Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong? 03.10.2021 37:49

Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have? 26.09.2021 36:01

Also: why are humans still so tribal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking? 19.09.2021 38:55

Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

66. When Is It OK to Tell a Lie? 12.09.2021 36:56

Also: is obsessing over your mental health bad for your mental health? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read? (Ep. 24 Rebroadcast) 05.09.2021 34:42

Also: do we overestimate or underestimate our significance in other people’s lives? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? 29.08.2021 40:09

Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Do We Buy Things We Never Use? (Rebroadcast From Ep.22) 22.08.2021 32:37

Also: why do we hoard? (Rebroadcast From Ep. 28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men? 15.08.2021 37:57

Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” 08.08.2021 39:12

Also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

62. How Can You Escape a Drama Triangle? 01.08.2021 39:55

Also: how do awards affect motivation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses? 25.07.2021 33:50

Also: why do we like what we like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

60. Why Do We Complain? 18.07.2021 32:00

Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything? 11.07.2021 38:50

Also: why is music so memorable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Can You Stop Comparing Yourself With Other People? (Ep. 13 Rebroadcast) 04.07.2021 34:38

Also: how can we stop confusing correlation with causation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip? 27.06.2021 37:23

Also: why do people hate small talk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why? 20.06.2021 36:40

Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad? 13.06.2021 39:17

Also: what does your perfect day look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone? 06.06.2021 37:37

Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

54. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative? 30.05.2021 36:55

Also: is shortsightedness part of human nature? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

53. What’s the Secret to Making a Great Prediction? 23.05.2021 34:45

Also: how do you recover from a bad day? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

52. How Much Should We Be Able to Customize Our World? 16.05.2021 38:56

Also: does multitasking actually increase productivity? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

51. What Separates Humans From Other Animals? 09.05.2021 37:22

Also: why do people pace while talking on the phone? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.