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48. Do Good Deeds Invite More Bad Ones?

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48. Do Good Deeds Invite More Bad Ones?

No Stupid Questions

2025/11/16
No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

2025/11/16
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Also: what is the most significant choice you will ever make? This episode originally aired on April 18, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What drives human behavior, and how do our well-intentioned actions sometimes backfire? This episode dives into the subtle forces shaping everyday decisions—from public cleanliness to life’s most profound choices.
00:02
Jason Duckworth was a 'poop angel' who cleaned up dog waste at a convenience store
08:24
Make it easy for people to do the right thing instead of punishing wrong behavior
10:46
Cities should install more trash cans to encourage responsible dog waste disposal.
20:03
The most significant choice is accepting life as full of disappointment but still choosing to engage.

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Who are the unsung heroes cleaning up after other people's dogs—and does their kindness make things worse?
00:00
Can making responsible behavior easier actually create new problems?
05:36
When do safety measures encourage risk instead of preventing it?
10:46
What is the one life choice that matters more than love, career, or kids?
16:57
How does purpose transform suffering into lasting fulfillment?
29:10

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Angela Duckworth: This is not scientific, This is scientific-ish. Mike Maughan: I'm Angela Duckworth, I'm Mike Maughan. Angela Duckworth: And you're listening to No Stupid Questions. Speaker 3: Today on the show, when is a good deed an invitation for mo...