Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends? (Replay)

Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends? (Replay)

Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your mental health?

  • SOURCES:
    • Bradley Bond, professor of communication studies at the University of San Diego.
    • John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago.
    • Joe Cobbs, professor of marketing at Northern Kentucky University.
    • Nick Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago.
    • Katy Milkman, professor of operations, information, and decisions at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University.
    • Anuj Shah, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago.


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61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?

61. Should We Just Ignore Our Weaknesses?

Also: why do we like what we like? This episode originally aired on July 25th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

15 Feb 33min

60. Why Do We Complain?

60. Why Do We Complain?

Also: what do you really mean when you say you “don’t have time”? This episode originally aired on July 18th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...

8 Feb 31min

59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?

59. Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything?

Also: why is music so memorable? This episode originally aired on July 11th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

1 Feb 38min

58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?

58. What’s So Gratifying About Gossip?

Also: why do people hate small talk? This episode originally aired on June 27th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

25 Jan 37min

57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?

57. Which Incentives Are Best at Boosting Vaccination, and Why?

Also: what does your desired superpower say about you? This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

18 Jan 36min

56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?

56. Why Is Academic Writing So Bad?

Also: what does your perfect day look like? This episode originally aired on June 13th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

11 Jan 39min

55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone?

55. What Changes Will Stick When the Pandemic Is Gone?

Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine? This episode originally aired on June 6th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

4 Jan 37min

54. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative?

54. Do You Really Need a Muse to Be Creative?

Also: is shortsightedness part of human nature? This episode originally aired on May 30th, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...

28 Dec 202536min

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