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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. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
- 242 - 220. Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
Does a surplus of information create a shortage of attention? Are today’s young people really unable to focus? And do goldfish need better PR?
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 37min - 241 - 219. How Do You Identify a Narcissist?
What’s the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem? Does social media fuel arrogance or self-consciousness? And do people get less toxic with age?
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 40min - 240 - How Can You Give Better Gifts? (Replay)
How many bottles of wine are regifted? What’s wrong with giving cash? And should Angela give her husband a subscription to the Sausage of the Month Club?
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - 38min - 239 - 218. Why Do Parents Overshare on Social Media?
How does social media exploit our evolutionary instincts? How dangerous is it to post about your children online? And does Angela regret talking about her daughters on the podcast?
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 - 34min - 238 - 217. What Happens When You Put on a Costume?
Would you steal Halloween candy? Should people be required to identify themselves online? And why did Angela go trick-or-treating in a trash bag?
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 40min - 237 - 216. Why Do We Make Excuses?
Is it better to explain a mistake or just accept responsibility? What’s the difference between an excuse and a justification? And why is it important to remember that you’re not a pizzeria on the Jersey Shore?
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 37min - 236 - 215. Is It Okay to Do the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason?
What’s wrong with donating to charity for the tax write-off? Should we think less of people who do volunteer work to pad their resumes? And why is Angela stopping women in public parks to compliment them?
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 35min - 235 - 214. What Does It Take to Survive a Scandal?
How do you come back from being “canceled”? Are we more likely to forgive someone if they cry? And what makes a successful public apology?
Sun, 6 Oct 2024 - 38min - 234 - Why Do People Love Horror Movies? (Replay)Thu, 3 Oct 2024 - 33min
- 233 - 213. What Is Evil?
What makes normal people do terrible things? Are there really bad apples — or just bad barrels? And how should you deal with a nefarious next-door neighbor?
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 - 39min - 232 - 212. When Do You Become an Adult?
Who decided that we’re fully mature at 18? Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote? And why are young people bringing their parents to job interviews?
Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 38min - 231 - 211. Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?
What are Mike and Angela’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? And what is Angela going to sing the next time she does karaoke?
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - 36min - 230 - 210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?
What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike?
Sun, 8 Sep 2024 - 38min - 229 - Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics? (Replay)
Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckworth in this classic episode from July 2020.
Fri, 6 Sep 2024 - 31min - 228 - 209. Why Do We Settle?
Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road?
Sun, 1 Sep 2024 - 35min - 227 - 208. Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?
What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 35min - 226 - 207. How Clearly Do You See Yourself?
Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike and Angela both hate fishing?
Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 36min - 225 - Why Do People Get Scammed? (Replay)Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 35min
- 224 - 206. When Is It Time to Step Aside?
Should government jobs have mandatory retirement ages? Is it foolish to care about your legacy? And why did Jason always call Angela’s father “Dr. Lee”?
Sun, 4 Aug 2024 - 38min - 223 - 205. Where Do Values Come From?
Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with valuing conformity? And why doesn’t McDonald’s sell salads?
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 41min - 222 - 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?
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 40min - 221 - 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?
Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 39min - 220 - 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?
Sun, 7 Jul 2024 - 36min - 219 - 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?
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 - 40min - 218 - 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?
Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 41min - 217 - 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?
Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 40min - 216 - 199. What Makes a Good Gathering?
Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you?
Sun, 9 Jun 2024 - 36min - 215 - 198. What Does It Mean to Be “Cool”?
What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend cycle? And what do Taylor Swift and Walmart have in common?
Sun, 2 Jun 2024 - 40min - 214 - 197. Is It Wrong to Lie to Children?
Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk to them about scary things in the world? And is Mike one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time?
Sun, 26 May 2024 - 38min - 213 - Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”
WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic celebrity.
Thu, 23 May 2024 - 33min - 212 - 196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?
Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And why did Angela eat off of a stranger’s plate at a sushi bar?
Sun, 19 May 2024 - 38min - 211 - 195. Can You Be Too Nice?
Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money? And why did Angela’s mother give away her birthday present? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive
Sun, 12 May 2024 - 38min - 210 - 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? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive
Sun, 5 May 2024 - 35min - 209 - 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? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 39min - 208 - 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? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 40min - 207 - 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?
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 39min - 206 - 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?
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 - 35min - 205 - 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?
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 40min - 204 - 188. Why Do Kids Today Get So Many A’s?
Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T., of all places, become “the cool university”?
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 41min - 203 - 187. Is Fear Running Your Life?
How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done?
Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 39min - 202 - 186. Do You Need a Routine?
Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do?
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 38min - 201 - 185. Do You Need Closure?
What’s the best way to carry out random acts of kindness? What’s wrong with making an “Irish exit”? And why is Mike secretly buying lottery tickets?
Sun, 3 Mar 2024 - 38min - 200 - 184. Are You Doing Too Much?
How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela part of the problem?
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 40min - 199 - 183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter?
Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy?
Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 41min - 198 - 182. Is It Good or Bad to Keep Secrets?
Should you shout your sins from the rooftops? How many skeletons are in the average person’s closet? And what has Angela been hiding?
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 40min - 197 - 181. What’s So Great About Meritocracy?
Do you really deserve the credit for your accomplishments? Should college admissions be determined by lottery? And how did Mike’s contribution to a charity auction change his life?
Sun, 4 Feb 2024 - 34min - 196 - 180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special?
Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater?
Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 38min - 195 - 179. Can You Really “Manifest” Success Through Positive Visualization?
Is there any scientific basis for the law of attraction? Are people who believe in “cosmic collaboration” more successful? And what happens when you write yourself a check for $10 million?
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 36min - 194 - 178. Do Kids Need More Independence?
Are modern parents too protective? Why do we worry so much about things that almost never happen? And how did Mike learn about bus stops?
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 36min - 193 - 177. What Does Success Look Like?
What matters more: meeting our own ambitions, or winning fame and glory? What’s it like to earn a gold medal at the Olympics? And why didn’t Mike’s grandfather get a watch?
Sun, 7 Jan 2024 - 37min - 192 - 63. How Contagious Is Behavior? With Laurie Santos of “The Happiness Lab.” (Replay)
Why do we mirror other people’s accents? Does DJ Khaled get tired of winning? And also: life is good — so why aren’t you happy?
Sun, 31 Dec 2023 - 36min - 191 - 176. Why Is It So Hard to Make Decisions?
Why do we get overwhelmed when we have too many choices? Should we make our own decisions or copy other people's? And how can Angela manage her sock inventory?
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 40min - 190 - 175. Why Is Astrology So Popular?
Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time? And is Mike a classic Gemini?
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 37min - 189 - 174. What’s the Point of I.Q. Testing?
Are gifted and talented programs discriminatory? Why do so many adults still remember their SAT scores? And how did Angela transform from a party girl to an Ivy League psychologist?
Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 35min - 188 - 173. How Important Is Your Choice of Words?
What happens when three psychologists walk into a magic show? What’s Angela’s problem with the word “talent”? And why does LeBron James refer to himself in the third person?
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 - 35min - 187 - 149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult? (Replay)
How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef?
Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 52min - 186 - 172. Is Marriage Worth It?
Can long-term relationships do more harm than good? Where is the line between intimacy and codependence? And should we all try to be more like Mike’s parents?
Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 36min - 185 - 171. Where Is the Line Between Exaggeration and Lying?
Why do we use “literally” figuratively? Does conveying an "emotional truth" justify making things up? And are Angela’s kids really starving or just hungry?
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 - 34min - 184 - 170. Are We Getting Lonelier?
How can you be lonely when so many people showed up at your birthday party? Can you fight loneliness by managing expectations? And where can you find company while enjoying the best garlic cheeseburger in the greater Salt Lake City metro area?
Sun, 5 Nov 2023 - 30min - 183 - 169. Can We Disagree Better?
Do you suffer from the sin of certainty? How did Angela react when a grad student challenged her research? And can a Heineken commercial strengthen our democracy?
Sun, 29 Oct 2023 - 38min - 182 - 168. Would You Be Happier if You Were More Creative?
Should you become an artist or an accountant? Did Sylvia Plath have to be depressed to write "The Bell Jar?" And what can "Napoleon Dynamite" teach us about the creative life?
Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 31min - 181 - 167. Is GPS Changing Your Brain?
Is it better to be an egocentric navigator or an allocentric navigator? Was the New York City Department of Education wrong to ban ChatGPT? And did Mike get ripped off by Michael Jackson’s cousin?
Sun, 15 Oct 2023 - 37min - 180 - 166. Are You Suffering From Burnout?
What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? Would you be better at your job if you cared a little less? And can somebody get Mike a cup of coffee?
Sun, 8 Oct 2023 - 37min - 179 - 165. Do "Generations" Mean Anything?
Do you get grittier as you age? What's worse for mental health: video games or social media? And do baby boomers make the best D.J.s?
Sun, 1 Oct 2023 - 37min - 178 - 164. Do You Have Impostor Syndrome?
Does anyone really know what they’re doing? How do we reward the competent and not the confident? And what’s wrong with using TikTok for research?
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 - 38min - 177 - 163. Does Your DNA Determine Your Weight?
How much control do you really have over your body? Could understanding genetics help combat fat-shaming? And why is Mike’s life coach so happy all the time?
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 - 27min - 176 - 162. How Can You Be Kinder to Yourself?
How do you practice self-care if you don’t have time for a break? Is it weird to talk to yourself? And does Mike need a bag of Doritos — or just a hug?
Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 39min - 175 - 161. How Effective Are Ultimatums?
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?
Sun, 3 Sep 2023 - 37min - 174 - 160. How Do You Like Me Now?
Why would a successful person feel the need to stick it to the little guy? Is Angela a name-dropper? And why do rappers grab their crotches?
Sun, 27 Aug 2023 - 39min - 173 - 159. How Much Personal Space Do You Need?
How do you deal with a close talker? Is Angela drinking too much water? And why can’t Mike keep his phone out of his bedroom?
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 - 33min - 172 - 158. Bigger Fish, or Bigger Pond?
Is it better to be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team? How did Angela cope with her extremely impressive freshman dorm mates? And why won’t Shaquille O'Neal let Charles Barkley have an onion ring?
Sun, 13 Aug 2023 - 29min - 171 - 157. How Can You Get Closer to the People You Care About?
How well do you know the people in your life, really? Are you stuck having surface-level conversations? And should we all be in couples therapy?
Sun, 6 Aug 2023 - 39min - 170 - 156. How Do You Connect With Someone You Just Met?
How vulnerable should you get with your coworkers? What’s the benefit of telling strangers about your relationship with your mother? And why did Mike’s childhood home burn down — twice?
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 41min - 169 - 155. How Do You Deal With Big Life Changes?
What’s more stressful, divorce or jail? Are you in the middle of a “lifequake”? And should we all be taking notes from Martha Stewart?
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 44min - 168 - 154. Why Is There So Much Social Pressure Around Alcohol?Sun, 16 Jul 2023 - 30min
- 167 - 153. Should You Spend More Time in Nature?
Is a walk through the city as good as a walk through the woods? Who’s most likely to die while taking a selfie? And how does Angela protect herself from the beer cans falling onto her deck?
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 - 31min - 166 - 152. What’s the Worst Kind of Regret?
Is it worse to regret something you’ve done, or something you haven’t done? What’s the upside of rejection? And which great American short-story writer convinced Angela to quit driving?
Sun, 2 Jul 2023 - 32min - 165 - 151. Is It Okay to Be Average?
Must one always strive for excellence? Is perfectionism a good thing? And can Mike have two bad days in a row?
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 45min - 164 - 150. Why Do People Get Scammed?Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 37min
- 163 - 149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult?
How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And is Angela more important to Mike than Mike is to Angela?
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 40min - 162 - Do You Savor or Gobble? (Ep. 91 Replay)
What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam really eat an apple?
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 - 40min - 161 - 148. What Is Fun, Exactly?
Why does time fly when you’re having fun? How do you teach rats to play hide and seek? And what does all this have to do with Anne Boleyn?
Sun, 28 May 2023 - 35min - 160 - 147. Is Nudging Enough?
Is it enough to toss a soda can in the recycling? Why is Maria obsessed with Nobel Prize lectures? And wait — is that a news alert or a tiger?
Sun, 21 May 2023 - 39min - 159 - 146. How Do You Avoid Freezing Under Pressure?
Should you visualize success or failure? How do you bounce back from a mistake? And will Maria hustle Angela into a poker game?
Sun, 14 May 2023 - 39min - 158 - 145. Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset or an Abundance Mindset?
Are highly effective people quicker to share credit? What does poverty do to your brain? And how did Stephen's mother teach him about opportunity costs? Plus: an announcement about the future of the show.
Sun, 7 May 2023 - 49min - 157 - 144. What Should Be the Eighth Deadly Sin?
We asked you to nominate the worst sins of the modern age. Which one do Stephen and Angela think belongs on the list? And which does Angie struggle with the most?
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 - 44min - 156 - 143. How Sinful Are "No Stupid Questions" Listeners?
What does the Seven Deadly Sins survey tell us about the people who listen to this podcast? Are we more afflicted by sloth or by lust? And what does Angela mutter under her breath? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 - 41min - 155 - 142. Is Pride the Worst Sin?
Is pride an emotion? Where’s the line between self-esteem and hubris? And what does Stephen have against peacocks? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 - 44min - 154 - 141. Is Greed Good?
Who’s greedier — gamblers or casinos? What’s the difference between betting on sports and entering a charity raffle? And does Angela know the name of her city’s football team? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 9 Apr 2023 - 42min - 153 - 140. Is Envy Healthy?
What does social media do to our self-esteem? How is envy affecting our politics? And should you go to your high school reunion? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 2 Apr 2023 - 41min - 152 - 139. Why Do We Get Angry?
What’s the difference between anger and indignation? What’s Angela’s problem with turkey sandwiches? And why wasn’t a "No Stupid Questions" listener angry at the men who assaulted him? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 40min - 151 - 138. Why is Everyone Having Less Sex?
Are we too busy watching Friends? Is porn driving us apart? And why did New Yorkers stop vacationing in the Catskills? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 - 29min - 150 - 137. Are We All Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods?
Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 12 Mar 2023 - 36min - 149 - 136. Is Sloth a Sin or a Virtue?
How can we distinguish between laziness and patience? Why do people do crossword puzzles? And how is Angie like a combination of a quantum computer and a Sherman tank? Take the Seven Deadly Sins survey: freakonomics.com/nsq-sins/
Sun, 5 Mar 2023 - 38min - 148 - 135. What Should You Do on Your Birthday?
Birthdays! Why do Americans prefer Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July to theirs? Why do they make Stephen think of molasses and chicken feed? And is “Happy Birthday” the worst song ever written?
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 32min - 147 - 134. Will You Live to Be 100?
How far would you go to extend your life? What’s the best way to stay sharp as your brain ages? And does Keith Richards deserve a Nobel Prize?
Sun, 19 Feb 2023 - 35min - 146 - Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? (Ep. 81 Replay)
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s?
Sun, 12 Feb 2023 - 31min - 145 - 133. Can You Really Work on an Airplane?
Are those travelers on their laptops just showing off? Why does V8 taste better at 35,000 feet? And why won't Angela chat with her seatmate?
Sun, 5 Feb 2023 - 37min - 144 - 132. Is It Wrong to Enjoy Yourself While the World Is Burning?
Are things as dire as they seem? How big is your moral circle? And should Angela spend time with her kids or answer her emails?
Sun, 29 Jan 2023 - 39min - 143 - 131. Why Do We Cry?
Is sobbing a survival tactic? What happened when Angela wept in front of her boss? And what do sauerkraut and sadness have in common?
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 35min
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