209. Why Do We Settle?
No Stupid Questions1 Sep 2024

209. Why Do We Settle?

Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told you to? And how do you get an entire country to drive on the other side of the road?

  • SOURCES:
    • Christian Crandall, professor of psychology at the University of Kansas.
    • Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and co-author of the Freakonomics books.
    • Scott Eidelman, professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas.
    • David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher.
    • Ellen Langer, professor of psychology at Harvard University.
    • Steve Levitt, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Chicago, host of People I (Mostly) Admire, and co-author of the Freakonomics books.
    • John McWhorter, professor of linguistics, English, and comparative literature at Columbia University.
    • Mark Twain, 19-20th century American writer.


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11. Are Ambitious People Inherently Selfish?

11. Are Ambitious People Inherently Selfish?

Also: why do we habituate to life’s greatest pleasures? This episode originally aired on July 26, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Mar 36min

10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?

10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?

Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? This episode originally aired on July 19, 2020.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Feb 30min

9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

Also: how do you avoid screwing up your kids? This episode originally aired on July 12, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 Feb 33min

8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

Also: how does a comedian cope with tragedy? With Eugene Mirman. This episode originally aired on July 5, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Feb 36min

7. How Do You Handle Criticism?

7. How Do You Handle Criticism?

Also: is it better to send a congratulatory note to someone who deserves it or a condolence note to someone who needs it? This episode originally aired on June 28, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Feb 30min

6. Is Incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?

6. Is Incompetence a Form of Dishonesty?

Also: should we all have personal mission statements? This episode originally aired on June 21, 2020.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Jan 39min

5. What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

5. What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

Also: is there such a thing as too much science?Plus, our special guest, Luis von Ahn, an inventor of CAPTCHA and a pioneer of free online language learning. This episode originally aired on June 14, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Jan 29min

4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

4. Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

Also: is life precious because it’s finite? This episode originally aired on June 7, 2020.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Jan 31min

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