Why do we ask questions when we don't really care about the answer? What information can you glean from polite questions? Wouldn't it be better if we just asked direct questions?

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Why is it so hard to choose presents?

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What makes a princess? Does looking the part make a difference? What does it mean to be the genuine article?

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How do you not look like a tourist? What stops street sellers badgering locals? What is the role of information in haggling?

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What to parking meters tell us about user interfaces. Why is it so hard to use an unfamiliar keyboard? Why is the numpad on your keyboard the opposite way up than the one on your phone?

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How do you know when you need a hair cut? How do you monitor gradual change so you know when to act?

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Is planning always a good idea? Are there cases where it's best not to plan? Is winging it sometimes the best strategy?

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Chris, Nick and Fraser discuss the inheritance and ownership.

SPOILER ALERT - Chris, Nick and Fraser reveal what they think is so emotionally jarring about spoilers.

Chris, Nick and Fraser pass the time in hiding from a T-1000 by discussing automation of weaponry.