202. Why Can’t We Tolerate Discomfort? | No Stupid Questions

Explores why humans avoid discomfort and how “comfort tech” may shape motivation and well-being.

Behavioral economicsBehavioralPodcast episodeair conditioningbehavioral biasesdiscomfort tolerancegrithedonic adaptationself controlAngela DuckworthMike Maughan

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