Episodes (Page 17)
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Psychologist Emily Balcetis discusses harnessing sight to influence behavior.
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Happiness researcher Elizabeth Dunn tackles the 'treadmill feeling' of life.
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Familiarity can hinder creativity; diverse connections foster innovation.
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Gail Shepherd discusses her novel 'The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins'.
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Revisits a story on changing human behavior beyond persuasion.
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Fred Clay's wrongful conviction based on flawed psychological techniques.
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Historian Annette Gordon-Reed discusses Thomas Jefferson's contradictions.
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Economist Amir Sufi critiques traditional recession-fighting strategies.
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Explores alleged bias in the justice system affecting rap music.
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Implicit bias and systemic racism are explored as root causes of police brutality.
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Favors for loved ones can inadvertently lead to harm for others.
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Philosopher Peter Singer argues logic, not feelings, should guide moral choices.
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Shankar Vedantam reflects on nostalgia for pre-pandemic life.
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COVID-19 disproportionately affects Black and Latino communities.
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Selfishness and exploitation are common during crises.
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Commencement ceremonies mark milestones and future direction.
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The mind-body connection is evident in pandemic-related fear and exhaustion.
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The link between abundant choices and happiness is complex.
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Local newspapers are vital but facing collapse during the pandemic.
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Loneliness is a public health issue impacting physical health.