68. Why Do We Want What We Can’t Have?
From No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
March 29, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 68
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind human desire and tribalism.
Also: why are humans still so tribal? This episode originally aired on September 26th, 2021.
Topics covered
- human behavior
- tribalism
- desire
- psychology
- society
Keywords
- desire
- tribalism
- human behavior
- psychology
- society
More episodes of No Stupid Questions
- 78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute? · June 7, 2026 · 38 min
- 77. How Can You Avoid Boredom? · May 31, 2026 · 38 min
- 76. Why Can’t Baby Boomers and Millennials Just Get Along? · May 24, 2026 · 38 min
- 75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts? · May 17, 2026 · 39 min
- 74. Does Reverse Psychology Really Work? · May 10, 2026 · 37 min
- 73. Is It Okay to Engage in “Social Loafing”? · May 3, 2026 · 32 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the No Stupid Questions podcast page.