180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special?

180. What Makes Some Objects Feel Special?

Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike wear Hitler’s sweater?

  • SOURCES:
    • Jeffrey Galak, professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University.
    • John Irving, author.
    • Marie Kondo, professional organizer and consultant.
    • Paul Rozin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Yang Yang, research scientist at the Institute of Behavioral Research at Texas Christian University.


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84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences?

84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences?

Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

30 Jan 202229min

83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?

83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?

What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor of ice cream? Hosted by...

23 Jan 202233min

82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment?

82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment?

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? Hosted by ...

16 Jan 202228min

81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?

81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?

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...

9 Jan 202229min

80.  Is a “Success Hangover” Real?

80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real?

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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

2 Jan 202229min

79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?

79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs?

Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Des 202135min

78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?

78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?

Also: what does your name say about who you are?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Des 202138min

77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?

77. How Can You Avoid Boredom?

Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Des 202138min

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