451. Can I Ask You a Ridiculously Personal Question?

451.我可以问你一个非常个人的问题吗?

Freakonomics Radio

社会与文化

2021-02-11

42 分钟
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Most of us are are afraid to ask sensitive questions about money, sex, politics, etc. New research shows this fear is largely unfounded. Time for some interesting conversations!

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  • Hey there, it's Stephen Dubner.

  • Before we get to today's episode, did you make a New Year's resolution this year?

  • What was it?

  • How well has it worked out so far?

  • Have you had more luck with previous resolutions?

  • Or maybe less?

  • We would like to know for an upcoming episode.

  • Make a brief voice memo on your phone.

  • Send it to radioreakonomics.com.

  • subject line fresh start.

  • Please include your name, where you're from, and what you do.

  • Thanks.

  • And now here is today's episode.

  • One reason I love to do what I do is because a I am curious, which I'm guessing you are as well, but also b I'm fairly shy.

  • Or at least I used to be.

  • Not sure I ever really outgrew it.

  • Shy and curious is a tough combination.

  • There are answers you want to know, but you're not always comfortable asking the questions.

  • These days, the Internet is a big help.

  • You can learn a lot from the comfort of your keyboard.