Peter discovered that the most popular course in Yale’s over 300-year history was the “Class on Happiness”. Really, no Really!
In the modern era, happiness has become an industry, with motivational speakers and self-help gurus promising to teach techniques that unlock the gates to everlasting joy. Yet for many, happiness remains elusive because it’s influen ... Show More
Mar 3
Here's Why Prediction Markets & Sports Betting Are So Addictive | Really? no, Really?
With prediction market apps and sites like Polymarket, Kalshi and WagerWeb, you can literally bet on anything: Labubus, criminal case verdicts, Stephen Hawkings black hole theories, natural disasters. You can even bet on when a celebrity is going to die. But prediction markets ar ... Show More
33m 5s
Feb 24
Here's Why Credit Card Churning Isn't Illegal | Really? no, Really?
Credit Card Churners are people who repeatedly open and close credit card accounts to primarily earn sign-up bonuses like cash back, points, or travel miles. Is this type of hack strategy illegal? On this episode, Jason and Peter ask financial expert and senior advisor at Magneta ... Show More
30m 40s
Feb 17
Guess How Much Water It Takes To Ask ChatGPT A Question | Really? no, Really?
Some AI data centers known as "hyperscalers" need to consume as much water as the whole city of Philadelphia. On this this episode, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask Eric Olson, the assistant professor of finance and the director of the Center of Energy Studies at the Universi ... Show More
28m 17s
Oct 2022
Listen to This: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
<p>Here’s a special preview of the new season of The Happiness Lab, a podcast from Pushkin Industries. You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has s ... Show More
4m 37s