132. Is It Wrong to Enjoy Yourself While...

How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’s dog-poop lottery? This episode originally aired on Jan 16th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ... Show More

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? This episode originally aired on January 9th, 2022. Hosted by Si ... Show More

Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c ... Show More

One of our listeners is facing a huge moral dilemma, does she mind her own business, or possibly ruin her friends relationship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p><em>Is it possible to combine raising a family with the pursuit of a career? Does it have to be all or nothing? S</em>uzanne reads an email from a woman who wants to know how to stay home with her baby but also be able to work part time and utilize her creative energy professi ... Show More

<p>I spoke with caller who questioned her actions after fun girls night out.  Is she in the wrong…or is it time to rethink our approach to monogamy?    </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information ... Show More

Should I watch YouTube ads? How do I make friends with my old neighbors? What do I do when my daughter won't sleep because she's always on the internet? When is it worth arguing on the internet? Will climate change mess with forecasts?If you're in need of dubious advice, email us ... Show More

Is it unethical to eat animals? Can you be a good person if you have spare money and don’t give any of it to charity? What is the moral response to the war in Ukraine? Nuala McGovern is in Los Angeles to talk to Australian Philosopher and Berggruen Prize winner Prof Peter Singer, ... Show More

<span>The girlies answer the tough questions: has Google created sentient AI? Can you romanticize your way out of a shitty job? How can you tell if the vibes are off? Digressions include everything. It's all digressions this week.</span><br /> <br /> Advertising Inquiries: <a hre ... Show More

Would you sacrifice one person to save five? What if you had to cause harm with your own hands? Your answer may depend on the emotions you're feeling. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotions-morals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips s ... 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?