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  84. Why Do We Find So Much Meaning in Meaningless Coincidences? 19.07.2026 28min

  Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode originally aired on January 30th, 2022.
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  83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face? 12.07.2026 32min

  What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor of ice cream? This episode originally aired on January 23rd, 2022.
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  82. Which Is More Powerful: Reward or Punishment? 05.07.2026 27min

  How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’s dog-poop lottery? This episode originally aired on Jan 16th, 2022.
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  81. Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money? 28.06.2026 28min

  What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s? This episode originally aired on January 9th, 2022.
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  80. Is a “Success Hangover” Real? 21.06.2026 29min

  Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022.
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  79. Why Do We Root for Underdogs? 14.06.2026 35min

  Also: Angela proposes an upgrade to the show. This episode originally aired on December 26th, 2021.
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  78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute? 07.06.2026 38min

  Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.
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  77. How Can You Avoid Boredom? 31.05.2026 37min

  Also: are we getting any better at assessing COVID risk? This episode originally aired on December 12, 2021.
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  76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along? 24.05.2026 38min

  Also: how do phone cameras affect the way we experience live events? This episode originally aired on December 5th, 2021.
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  75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts? 17.05.2026 38min

  Also: how much does confidence really matter? This episode originally aired on November 21st, 2021.
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  74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work? 10.05.2026 37min

  Also: does knowing your family history affect your identity? This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2021.
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  73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”? 03.05.2026 32min

  Also: why is it so great to be part of a team, even when you lose? This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2021.
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  72. If Everyone Hates Meetings, Why Do We Have So Many of Them? 26.04.2026 37min

  Also: why do so many people feel lost in their 20s? This episode originally aired on October 31st, 2021.
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  71. Why Is Pig Milk the One Milk We Don’t Drink? 19.04.2026 28min

  Also: what’s a food you love that seems disgusting to everyone else? This episode originally aired on October 24th, 2021.
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  70. In a Job Interview, How Much Does Timing Matter? 12.04.2026 35min

  Also: why is it smart to ignore what your podcast hosts look like? This episode originally aired on October 10th, 2021.
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  69. How Can You Convince Someone They’re Wrong? 05.04.2026 37min

  Also: what’s the best way to handle rejection? This episode originally aired on October 3, 2021.
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  68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have? 29.03.2026 35min

  Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021.
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  67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking? 22.03.2026 38min

  Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021.
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  65. What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received? 15.03.2026 39min

  Also: why don’t you need a license to become a parent? This episode originally aired on August 29th, 2021.
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  64. Are Women Required to Be Nicer Than Men? 08.03.2026 37min

  Also: should you feel guilty if you don’t read books? This episode originally aired on August 15th, 2021.