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No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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.

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  • 4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

    Also: is life precious because it’s finite? This episode originally aired on June 7, 2020.

  • 3. What Does It Mean to Be a “Hard Worker”?

    Also: how does age affect happiness? This episode originally aired on May 31, 2020.

  • 2. What is the Optimal Way to Be Angry?

    Also: why do we treat pets better than people? This episode originally aired on May 24, 2020.

  • 1. Did Covid-19 Kill the Handshake?

    Also: why can't humans handle uncertainty already? We’re replaying No Stupid Questions, starting here with the very first episode, from May 17, 2020.

  • 223. What About All the Questions We Haven’t Answered?

    How can you learn to love uncertainty? Is it better to cultivate acceptance or strive for change? And, after 223 episodes, what is the meaning of life?    SOURCES:Jessica Alquist , professor of psychology at Texas Tech University.Roy...

  • 222. What Makes an Idea Interesting?

    What do Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Malcolm Gladwell have in common? Are interesting theories more significant than true ones? And what has been keeping Angela up at night? Plus: an important announcement about the...

  • Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends? (Replay)

    Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your mental...

  • 221. Why Are We So Pessimistic?

    Are things really as bad as they seem? Has Gen Z given up hope for the world? And why was the father of positive psychology a lifelong pessimist?   SOURCES:Albert Bandura , professor of psychology at Stanford University.David Brooks ,...

  • 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?    SOURCES:Neil Bradbury , professor of physiology at Rosalind Franklin University.Nicholas...

  • 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?    SOURCES:Brené Brown , research professor at the University of Houston and...

  • 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?   SOURCES:Joel Waldfogel , professor of strategic management & entrepreneurship...

  • 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?   SOURCES:Erin Carbone , visiting assistant professor...