78. Why Do We Put Things Off Until the Very Last Minute?
From No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
June 7, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 78
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind procrastination and what our names reveal about our identities.
Also: what does your name say about who you are? This episode originally aired on December 19th, 2021.
Topics covered
- procrastination
- identity
- psychology
- self-reflection
- decision making
Keywords
- procrastination
- identity
- psychology
- decision making
- self-reflection
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