Praising Competitors, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe, Rock Paper Scissors History

Learn about praising competitors; star stuff and gravity assists with the hosts of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe; and the strange history rock paper scissors.

March 04, 2022

Praising a competitor can lead to greater sales for brands by Steffie Drucker

More from Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson, hosts of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe (listener questions from Peter and Lohith):

The Strange History of Rock Paper Scissors by Cody Gough

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