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No Stupid Questions · February 27, 2022 · 00:34:17

88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?

Show Notes

Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner explore whether the pursuit of self-improvement is inherently selfish, and whether the self-improvement movement contributes to the greater good. They also discuss a personal anecdote from Stephen about a particular episode that he holds up as proof of his podcast's value.

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Highlights

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The Self-Improvement Paradox
The episode examines whether focusing on personal growth is inherently selfish or if it can benefit society.
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Self-Improvement and Social Good
The hosts question whether the self-improvement movement actually does any good for the world beyond the individual.
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Editorial

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Stephen's Proof Episode
Stephen Dubner reveals that he has a specific episode of the podcast that he uses as a touchstone for feeling that his work is meaningful.
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Misc

✧Stephen Dubner admits to clinging to a specific past episode as evidence of his work's value.
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