Episode 9: Aziz Ansari on Modern Love

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty — and why that clarity can come at a cost. ... Show More

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a ... Show More

From the time we're schoolchildren, we're ranked and sorted based on how smart we are. But what if our assumptions about intelligence limit our potential? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman, who proposes a more expansiv ... Show More

Aziz Ansari jokes about technology in his Netflix special, "Nightclub Comedian". 

Aziz Ansari jokes about making money in his Netflix special, "Nightclub Comedian" only on Netflix. 

Aziz Ansari jokes about skilled workers in his Netflix special, "Nightclub Comedian". 

Aziz Ansari jokes about getting married in his Netflix special, "Buried Alive". 

Aziz Ansari jokes about the vaccine in his Netflix special, "Nightclub Comedian" only on Netflix. Grab your tickets at NetflixIsAJokeFest.com to see Aziz and your other favorite comedians in the Netflix is a Joke Fest happening April 28th-May 8th in Los Angeles. 

Aziz Ansari jokes about his parents in his Netflix special, 'Buried Alive". 

<p>Comedy podcaster and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people dumb questions to learn about their professional obsessions.</p><p>Music: Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production: Jason Scardamalia, Dustin Marshall, Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www. ... Show More