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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

<p>What makes your life go well? Can you be wrong about whether you are happy? And can happiness be bad for you?</p> 

Do you ever think of growing old? Adam and Liz have a discussion about growing old. Some people grow old and are happy. Some people grow old and are bitter. What is the difference in their attitude? Are there secrets for being a happy old person? https://spotlightenglish.com/heal ... Show More

How Could You Be Happy in this Life? 

<p>Are we complicating happiness? Is our key to happiness right in front of us? In today's episode, Lana reflects back on a time when she felt genuinely happy and excited about life, and she tries to unfold why she might've felt that way.&nbsp;</p> 

<p>What does happiness mean to you?</p> 

Aging carries a risk of losing our memory, focus, and ability to take care of ourselves and others. Does leaving the workforce worsen that risk? We investigate the research. And…Bapu asks: is it time for dad to retire? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com ... Show More

<p>Why does it feel so hard to have fun as an adult? And based on our feed, is everyone having it or is no one...👀 We look into fun as a business, fun for our health, and why/if the fun isn’t funning anymore.</p> <p> Topics covered: -Key elements of fun: playfulness, connection, ... Show More

What is adulting, and how is SMNTY doing at it? We ask each other the dreaded question: "How are you?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.