126. Why Do People Love Horror Movies?

Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon? This episode originally aired on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...  Show more

In this episode of Stephen Dubner’s new TV talk show, Gary and Stephen talk about creativity, recovery, getting fired, and holding grudges. They also get outside and play basketball, which is a big part of how Gary stays well. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in P ...  Show more

Spicy food, scary movies, BDSM … why do humans sometimes chase painful experiences and how are they linked to pleasure? 

Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant? Find out more in this cla ...  Show more

When it comes to exercising outrage, people tend to be very selective. Could it be that humans are our least favorite animal?

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What happens when the most disturbing ideas are also the best?

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