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47. Is Laziness Real?

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47. Is Laziness Real?

No Stupid Questions

2025/11/09
No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

2025/11/09
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Also: why do we dislike being alone in public? This episode originally aired on April 11, 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 if laziness isn't a character flaw but a misunderstood signal? This episode unpacks the assumptions we make about motivation, solitude, and how we perceive ourselves in public.
00:01
Laziness may be a mislabel for deeper issues like sleep or environment.
07:44
Gritty people can appear lazy when uninterested in a task
10:32
Laziness isn't always bad—it can inspire smarter, more efficient approaches to work.
18:54
Loneliness is a crippling emotion when truly felt, not defined by being physically alone.
24:14
Half of a mobile phone conversation is more annoying than a full one because people fill in the missing parts.

Chapters

Is Laziness Real, or Just a Judgment We Make Too Quickly?
00:00
What Hidden Factors Are Behind the Label of Being Lazy?
05:12
Can Being 'Lazy' Actually Lead to Smarter, More Creative Solutions?
10:32
Why Does Eating Alone Feel So Uncomfortable—Even When It Shouldn’t?
16:11
Do People Really Notice You in Public, or Is It All in Your Head?
24:14

Transcript

Angela Duckworth: Do you have any mind tricks, please? I'm Angela Duckworth, I'm Stephen Dubner. Stephen Dubner: And you're listening to No Stupid Questions. Mike Maughan: Today on the show, is laziness a false concept? Stephen Dubner: Sometimes, a dog ...