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Plain English BEST OF: How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel

Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

News Commentary, News

4.81.8K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel” originally aired August 9, 2024. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at [email protected]. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Laurie Santos Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network.

0:05.7

My name's Matt Bellany. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.

0:10.4

And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.

0:15.2

Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.

0:21.7

We'll cover everything from why your favorite show is canceled overnight, which streamer is on the brink

0:26.3

of collapse, and which executive is on the hot seat. Disney, Netflix, who's up, down, and who'll never

0:31.9

eat lunch in this town again? Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast.

0:39.8

Hey, Harry.

0:40.9

Hello, mate.

0:41.7

Got any tips for the football?

0:42.9

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0:45.1

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0:47.9

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0:51.8

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0:53.4

It's a good darn deal that'll make your squirrel for real. Neil? My name's not Neil. I know, but it rhymed. Listen to Harry and make your best bet on the football at Bet Victor. 18 plus opt in and bet on any football marketing at odds of evens or greater no, cash out seven-day expiry terms and conditions apply at gambleaware.org.

1:13.1

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1:15.9

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1:18.3

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1:19.4

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1:22.9

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1:25.2

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1:28.2

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