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126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-12-11 10:00
When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce?
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125. Should We Replace Umpires With Robots?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-12-04 10:00
What do gamblers and referees have in common? When do machines make better decisions than people? And has Stephen been replaced by a computer?
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124. How Do You Stop Grinding Your Teeth?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-11-27 10:00
How can you break a bad habit if you’re not aware that you’re doing it? Does Barack Obama grind his teeth? And is Angela’s dentist a crook?
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123. What’s Wrong With Coveting?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-11-20 10:00
What’s the difference between schadenfreude and sadism? Can envy be put to good use? And how do you teach a kid to punch a clown?
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When Is It OK to Tell a Lie? (Replay from Ep. 66)
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-11-13 10:00
Can a little dishonesty be a good thing? How many fibs does Angela tell every day? And why does Stephen have a forehead?
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122. Is Family Overrated?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-11-06 10:00
If you’re frustrated with your family, should you cut ties with them? Who’s more likely to break with relatives over politics, liberals or conservatives? And what would it take for Stephen to buy a baby elephant?
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121. How Good Are Your Snap Judgments?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-10-30 09:00
How much can you tell about someone from the first few seconds of a Zoom call? What did Stephen think of Angie when he first met her? And: a special message to babies from the future.
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120. Why Are Rich Countries So Unhappy?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-10-23 09:00
How does comparing yourself to others affect your well-being? What do you do when there’s no one left to blame? And should we all just move to Finland?
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119. J***s C****t, Angela, Why Are You Such a F***ing Potty-Mouth?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-10-16 09:00
What’s the purpose of profanity? Why is cursing on the rise? And will Angela finally swear off swearing?
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118. How Do You Keep Winter From Getting You Down?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-10-09 09:00
How should you treat Seasonal Affective Disorder? Would we all be happier if we hibernated? And why does Stephen think football fans have an easier time?
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117. What’s Wrong With Holding a Grudge?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-10-02 09:00
How do you let go of resentment? Do apologies even work? And what grievances have Stephen and Angela been nursing for years?
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116. Do People Pay Attention to Signs?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-09-25 09:00
Do highway warnings save lives or cost lives? How do you keep men from peeing on the floor? And what’s Angela’s plan to get more people washing their hands?
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115. Are You Having a Midlife Crisis?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-09-18 09:00
How is aging different today than it was in the past? What do young people get wrong about happiness? And what does it mean if you impulsively decide to get your ear pierced in an unusual place?
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114. Can You Learn to Love Hard Work?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-09-11 09:00
Can exercising your body boost your brain's stamina? Are some people just born lazy? And why did Angela stop reading “Us Weekly”?
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113. How Can You Improve Your Mental Endurance?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-09-04 09:00
Why do some activities tire your brain more than others? How exhausting is poverty? And could most of the world’s problems be solved with a sandwich?
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112. Is It Okay to Hate Highbrow Culture?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-08-28 09:00
Are Europeans more sophisticated than Americans? What’s wrong with preferring Taylor Swift to Puccini? And is Steve Levitt “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob”?
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111. Would You Be Happier if You Lived Someplace Else?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-08-21 09:00
Will Angela finally break up with Philadelphia? Is New York really the unhappiest city in the U.S.? And are there trash tornadoes in the metaverse?
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110. Why Is Angela Stepping Down as C.E.O. of the Nonprofit She Founded?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-08-14 09:00
Are you a problem solver or an opportunity seeker? Why is it so hard to find a good leader these days? And could you be Angela’s next boss?
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What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? (Replay from Ep. 65)
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-08-07 09:00
What risks are worth taking? When should you ignore feedback and go with your gut? And what did Stephen learn on a fishing trip with the town barber?
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109. What Is the Purpose of Embarrassment?
From 🇺🇸 No Stupid Questions, published at 2022-07-31 09:00
What’s worse: shame, guilt, or humiliation? Does Angela have psychopathic tendencies? And where’s the worst place to sit at a magic show?
