67. How Can You Escape Binary Thinking?
From No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
March 22, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 67
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of binary thinking and the psychological satisfaction of finding bargains.
Also: why is it so satisfying to find a bargain? This episode originally aired on September 19th, 2021.
People in this episode
Hosts: Freakonomics Radio, Stitcher
Topics covered
- binary thinking
- bargains
- satisfaction
- decision making
- psychology
Keywords
- binary thinking
- bargains
- satisfaction
- psychology
- decision making
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