Is sympathy healthier than empathy? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss how best to support a grieving friend. Listen here: freak.ws/4cn2Lnh #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #empathy #sympathy #grief

How clearly do you see yourself? Do you see yourself the same way others see you? What’s the difference between self-perception and self-awareness? And why do Mike Maughan and Angela Duckworth both hate fishing? freak.ws/4dQSQYq

How do you deal with a close talker? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to self-perception. Listen here: freak.ws/46RnQFc #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #research #selfawareness #closetalker

What’s the right balance of self-awareness and swagger? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to self-perception. Listen here: freak.ws/3yyrQhm #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #research #selfawareness #swagger

How well do you know yourself? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to self-perception. Listen here: freak.ws/3SRPDQ4 #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #research #selfawareness #selfperception

Can A.I. companions replace human connection? What happens when machines become funnier, kinder, and more empathetic than humans? Do robot therapists save lives? And should Angela Duckworth credit her virtual assistant as a co-author of her book? freak.ws/3X18vxt

Do chatbots save lives? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss A.I. companions. Listen here: freak.ws/4cHq7El #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #research #AI #AIfriends #chatbots #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #Replika

How are A.I. friendships like porn? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to A.I. companions. Listen here: freak.ws/3Xk6Kg2 #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #AI #AIfriends #chatbots #porn #Replika

Do A.I. “friends” freak you out? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to A.I. companions. Listen here: freak.ws/4dBU4qJ #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #AI #AIfriends #chatbots #NYTimes #Replika

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? freak.ws/3MwAFvm

Why did the U.S. get stuck with the imperial system when the metric system is clearly better? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss why we settle for suboptimal situations. Listen here: freak.ws/4cPwbdV #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #research

Was spanking socially acceptable when you were growing up? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss why we stick with the status quo. Listen here: freak.ws/3zgGz0q #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #research #socialnorms #taboo #spanking #statusquo

What happens when you mindlessly accept the status quo? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss why we settle for suboptimal situations. Listen here: freak.ws/3AOzmW9 #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #suboptimal #statusquo

What makes a good sense of humor? What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike Maughan? freak.ws/3TmLrrE

What’s so funny about "The Hokey Pokey"? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss what makes a good sense of humor. Listen now: freak.ws/3XkAAzP #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #research #humor #joke #laughing #bellylaugh #cryinglaughing #hokeypokey

Does anyone actually like being tickled? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss research and stories related to humor. Listen here: freak.ws/3TmQXdT #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #research #humor #laughing #tickle #tickling

Is there ever a time or place where humor isn’t welcome? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss humor. Listen here: freak.ws/3Tjg0i4 #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #research #humor #laughing #funeral #celebrationoflife

Why do we listen to sad songs? What are Mike Maughan and Angela Duckworth’s favorite songs to cry to? Can upbeat music lift you out of a bad mood? And what is Angela going to sing the next time she does karaoke? freak.ws/47vvB3P

What’s your favorite song to cry to? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss why we listen to sad music. Listen here: freak.ws/3ZqtlJe #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #research #sadsongs #sadmusic #sineadoconnor #nothingcompares2u #thebeatles

Can sad songs help you feel better? In this episode, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan discuss why we listen to sad music. Listen here: freak.ws/3B5jn5X #nostupidquestions #podcast #psychology #behavioralscience #sadsongs #sadmusic #breakups #goodbyemylover #jamesblunt