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Back to SearchHow Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Episode 1314
Written communication strips away tone, facial expression, and nuance — which is why texts and emails are so easy to misinterpret. Sarcasm, humor, an…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness
Episode 1313
Is a newborn baby more likely to resemble mom or dad – or is it a toss-up? This episode begins by explaining why a baby is more likely to look like o…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
Episode 1312
When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant as that feels, it turns out that inst…
6 months ago
How to Adapt When Life Throws a Curveball & Understanding the Flow of Time
Episode 1311
What if one of the best-performing investments over the last few decades wasn’t stocks, real estate, or gold — but LEGO? It sounds absurd, yet when r…
6 months ago
The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking
Episode 1310
How food tastes has surprisingly little to do with the food itself. The lighting in the room, the weight of your fork, and even the color of your pla…
6 months ago
Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works
Episode 1309
There’s a reason hearing your mother’s voice can feel different from hearing anyone else’s — even when it’s just a phone call. This episode opens wit…
6 months, 1 week ago
Powerful Ways to Regulate Your Emotions & What Laughter Does for You
Episode 1308
When children grow up and look back on their childhood, what do they remember most about their parents? It turns out it’s not what many parents assum…
6 months, 1 week ago
Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance of Big Tech Oversight - SYSK Choice
Episode 1319
Human touch feels good — but it may also do far more than we realize. From a reassuring hand on the shoulder to a long hug or massage, deliberate tou…
6 months, 1 week ago
Strange Ways Men and Women Differ & Why We Label Some Animals Pests
Episode 1307
Creating strong passwords is a modern headache. Simple ones are easy to hack. Complex ones are hard to remember. And using the same password everywhe…
6 months, 1 week ago
How Your Sense of Taste Really Works & Why Sports Fans Care So Much
Episode 1306
Driving with a cold might seem harmless — but research suggests even mild illness can seriously impair reaction time, focus, and judgment. Could driv…
6 months, 2 weeks ago