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How to Be a Better Human

Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves.How to Be a Better Human

Episodes

Total: 205

Humans: we've got Big Feelings. From happiness to regret, delight to frustration, we all experience

We experience rejection all the time–in job interviews, while dating, when pitching a story or even

Most of us want to be good people–but what even makes a person “good?” And is our fixation on whethe

Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal ran a social simulation game in 2008 that had pla

Thinking and talking about gender is complex for anyone, and for some people it’s a frequent convers

You often hear that “there are no bad ideas” when brainstorming–but why is that? In those instances,

Every day, we humans do math. Whether we are obsessed with a logic puzzle on our smartphones or even

What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it’s our job, our abi

Humans can have a complex relationship with technology: tools like smartphones make our lives easier

On a list of the least funny topics imaginable, the global refugee crisis, border disputes, and ques

Art can move us in deep, meaningful ways. A beautiful song, a good book, or a great film can change

We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep

Great pitches can seem like genius or magic. But you don’t have to be a great salesperson to give a

Dionna and Denise had a professional relationship that mostly worked–until it didn’t. After a string

As the year draws to a close and the collective mood turns reflective, we asked you—our listeners—to

With all the terrible things happening in the world lately, does the idea of maintaining a spark of

Whether you’re the kind of person who “gets in their feels” or you’re more the type to sweep things

Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this ar

Can you think of a time when you told a story and remembered it...wrong? Perhaps you forgot a small

When you think of your home or your childhood, what comes to mind? Did you feel cared for and loved?