Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Real Reason for Anxiety & The Science of the Paranormal
Episode 1023
You’ve probably heard this old rock & roll legend… that when Van Halen performed in concert, they used to ask for M&Ms in their dressing room but all…
2 years ago
Dangers of Collective Illusions & The Inadequacy of Language - SYSK Choice
Episode 1022
You have likely noticed that in meetings, there are often 1, 2 or 3 people who tend to dominate the meeting and eat up a lot of time. In fact, did yo…
2 years ago
How to Decide to Stay or Leave & Songs That Changed Rock & Roll
Episode 1021
Did you know that going to get a hair cut can make you look years younger? And it apparently has absolutely nothing to do with the haircut at all. Li…
2 years ago
The World of Government Secrets & The Problem with Productivity
Episode 1020
Most offices have a coffee area and some spare coffee cups sitting around for anyone who needs one. This episode begins with an explanation for why y…
2 years ago
Weird Human Behaviors Explained & Be Kind to Your Mouth -SYSK Choice
Episode 1019
Could drinking water make you smarter? Actually no one is really sure, but it does seem to be so. This episode begins by explaining how we know this …
2 years ago
How to Better Deal with People & The Power of Profanity
Episode 1018
I’m sure you have been hit in the head. Maybe you fell and bumped it, or someone accidentally hit you or you got a baseball thrown at you – something…
2 years ago
Embracing Optimism & How Algorithms Narrow Your Choices
Episode 1017
Distractions while driving can be dangerous. Good drivers know they need to minimize distractions. However, some things that are intended to delibera…
2 years ago
How to Master Charisma & The Marvel of Modern Genetics - SYSK Choice
Episode 1016
A person’s first name can have a profound impact on their life. This episode begins as I describe how people instantly get preconceived ideas about y…
2 years ago
How to Keep Life Thrilling & How to Command A Conversation
Episode 1015
Everyone loves getting flowers – but of course they don’t last very long. To make them last as long as possible, what works best, the flower food tha…
2 years ago
What Colors Do To You & Recycling: Does It Really Help?
Episode 1014
Why are there so many different shampoos? Does it really matter which one if all you want is clean hair? This episode begins by explaining which sham…
2 years ago