When Is It OK to Tell a Lie? (Replay from Ep....

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...  Show more

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. Hosted by Si ...  Show more

From white lies to great whopping ones, is there ever a place for dishonesty in the name of emotional protection? Anna and Polly deep-dive into the lies they’ve told, the ramifications that have landed and question the line of dishonesty and holding back certain truths to diffuse ...  Show more

When is the last time you lied? Do you lie often? Do you know WHY you lied? Join our conversation this week between two native English speakers. This week we look at why people around the world lie. Could there be good reasons for people lie? We also hear an interesting story fro ...  Show more

Lies, liars, and lie catchers. This hour of Radiolab asks if it's possible for anyone to lead a life without deception.

We all tell them, but how often do we really lie? In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of deception. Have you ever asked yourself why you randomly lied about something? Today we'll discuss the different shades of dishonesty – from white lies to the biggest lies.So ...  Show more