82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Pu...

Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ... Show More

In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play basketball, which is a big part of how Gary stays well. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in P ... Show More

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? This episode originally aired on March 20th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co ... Show More

Test or Punishment? 

<p>Why do we punish people? How did our punishment practices evolve and what is their primary function? David and Tamler talk about a new paper that examines punitive justice in three small-scale societies - the Kiowa equestrian foragers in late 19th century North America, Mentaw ... Show More

Everything you do or not do has consequences. How do you handle the weight of your actions? And how do you handle self-doubt as someone who seeks to improve and become better? 

Is every hardship a punishment? Not always. Sometimes, what seems bad is actually the biggest blessing. How? And when does success become a punishment?For more Clips from scholars like Mufti Menk, listen to Inside Islam Podcast — available on Apple and Spotify Hosted on Acast. Se ... Show More

In this episode, Ashdin Doctor delves into the concept of punishment, exploring its role in both human and animal societies. Starting with fascinating insights about social animals like chimpanzees and their use of punishment, Ashdin reflects on how punishment has evolved over ge ... Show More

<p>What if there was no fine for letting your dog poo on the footpath? No consequences for hitting your brother or sister? And teachers never gave detention for breaking a school rule? If we lived in a world without punishment, would we all start just doing whatever we wanted? Or ... Show More

A debate on whether citizens follow the law because of their good nature, or because they fear retribution.