Why Do We Complain? (NSQ Ep. 60)


Season 10, Episode 46

The benefits of sleep are by now well established, and yet many people don’t get enough. A new study suggests we should channel our inner toddler and get 30 minutes of shut-eye in the afternoon. But are we ready for a napping revolution? To find out more, check out the podcasts from which this hour […]

Do Dreams Actually Mean Anything? (NSQ Ep. 59)

Also: why is music so memorable?


Also: how can we stop confusing correlation with causation?

Season 10, Episode 44


What’s So Gratifying About Gossip? (NSQ Ep. 58)

Also: why do people hate small talk?


Also: what does your desired superpower say about you?

Angela Duckworth Explains How to Manage Your Goal Hierarchy (People I (Mostly) Admire Ep. 32)

She’s the author of the bestselling book Grit, and a University of Pennsylvania professor of psychology — a field Steve says he knows nothing about. But once Angela gives Steve a quick tutorial on “goal conflict,” he is suddenly a fan. They also talk parenting, self-esteem, and how easy it is to learn econometrics if you feel like it.


Also: what does your perfect day look like?


Also: would you take a confirmation-bias vaccine?