202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort?
Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Angela the most annoying person in her college classes? SOURCES:Paul Bloom, professor of psychology at ...
30 Jun 202440min
201. Are You Dreaming Too Big?
Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize about during ninth-grade English class? SOURCES:Patrick Bet-David, YouTuber and founding C.E.O. of PHP A...
23 Jun 202441min
199. What Makes a Good Gathering?
Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want to date you? SOURCES:Fredrik Backman, author.David Chavis, senior fellow at Community Science.Dani...
9 Jun 202436min
198. What Does It Mean to Be “Cool”?
What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend cycle? And what do Taylor Swift and Walmart have in common? SOURCES:Anette Asp, project manager and r...
2 Jun 202440min
197. Is It Wrong to Lie to Children?
Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk to them about scary things in the world? And is Mike one of the greatest operatic tenors of all tim...
26 Mai 202438min
Extra: Angela Duckworth on “Masters of Scale”
WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic celebrity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
23 Mai 202433min
196. What’s Wrong With Being a Little Neurotic?
Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And why did Angela eat off of a stranger’s plate at a sushi bar? SOURCES:Ludwig van Beethoven, 18th-19th...
19 Mai 202438min
