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 health? This episode originally aired on May 22nd, 2022.
Oct 28
All the Lonely People | Corner Piece
From group chats to video calls, technology should make social connection easier than ever. So, why is everyone so lonely? In this episode, Sabrina sets out to investigate the "loneliness epidemic" that is sweeping the globe and impacting her friends and cohosts. She interviews P ... Show More
33m 20s
Jun 2014
172. How to Screen Job Applicants, Act Your Age, and Get Your Brain Off Autopilot
<p>Dubner and Levitt answer reader questions in this first installment of the “Think Like a Freak” Book Club.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal d ... Show More
25m 51s
Nov 2022
Why is In-Person Community Better Than Virtual?
Seth is joined by Myles Werntz, a professor of theology, and in this chat they unpack what's meant by community, a word we toss around a lot in our culture. What's the real difference between in-person and virtual communities? What do screens provide a community when they're need ... Show More
51m 6s
<p>In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://roybaumeister.com/">Roy Baumeister</a>, social psychologist ... Show More
<p>"How can you tell the difference between love bombing and genuine interest?" This is just one question out of 10 that I answer in today's rapid-fire Q&A episode, which also includes answers to:</p><ul><li> "What Dating Advice Would You Give to Your 16-Year-Old Self?"< ... Show More
