Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan
Nayeema Raza describes her podcast as “a curiosity party.” In this episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questi
How can you learn to love uncertainty? Is it better to cultivate acceptance or strive for change? An
What do Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Malcolm Gladwell have in common? Are interesting theories more
Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why d
Are things really as bad as they seem? Has Gen Z given up hope for the world? And why was the father
Does a surplus of information create a shortage of attention? Are today’s young people really unable
What’s the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem? Does social media fuel arrogance or s
How many bottles of wine are regifted? What’s wrong with giving cash? And should Angela give her hus
How does social media exploit our evolutionary instincts? How dangerous is it to post about your chi
Would you steal Halloween candy? Should people be required to identify themselves online? And why d
Is it better to explain a mistake or just accept responsibility? What’s the difference between an ex
What’s wrong with donating to charity for the tax write-off? Should we think less of people who do v
How do you come back from being “canceled”? Are we more likely to forgive someone if they cry? And w
When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce? S
What makes normal people do terrible things? Are there really bad apples — or just bad barrels? And
Who decided that we’re fully mature at 18? Should 16-year-olds have the right to vote? And why are y
What are Mike and Angela’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? An
What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and A
Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? Stephen Dubner chats with Angela Duckwo
Why does the U.S. use Fahrenheit when Celsius is better? Would you quit your job if a coin flip told
