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What Do Tom Sawyer and the Founder of Duolingo Have in Common?

Also: is there such a thing as too much science? With special guest Luis von Ahn.

6/14/20
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Does All Creativity Come From Pain?

Also: is life precious because it’s finite?

6/7/20
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What Does It Mean to Be a “Hard Worker”?

Also: how does age affect happiness?

5/31/20
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What Is the Optimal Way to Be Angry?

Also: why do we treat pets better than people?

5/24/20
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Did Covid-19 Kill the Handshake?

Also: why can’t humans handle uncertainty already?

5/17/20
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