Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchQuirks of Human and Artificial Intelligence & The Good and Bad Ways Sounds Affect You
Episode 978
Seems like there isn’t much your smartphone CAN’T do. However, one weakness it has is the inability to stand up to cold weather. This episode begins …
2 years, 7 months ago
SYSK Choice: How Machines Shape Our Destiny & How to Connect With Anyone
Episode 977
I’m sure you’ve noticed those little silica gel packs in boxes of shoes or electronics. And if you look closely, you’ll see they typically have a war…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Psychology and Magic of Audiences & The Power of Uncertainty
Episode 976
Who doesn’t love the smell of a Christmas tree? It seems to be a smell everybody finds pleasing and it also turns out to have some benefits. This epi…
2 years, 7 months ago
Nostalgia: Why We Long for The Past & Why Humans Love to Play Games
Episode 975
People say where you fall in the birth order compared to your siblings determines (or strongly influences) certain traits and outcomes. This episode …
2 years, 8 months ago
SYSK Choice: How Your Instincts Can Get You in Trouble & Why There’s No Center of The Universe
Episode 974
You have probably heard that poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. Really? How poisonous? Can you die from eating them or what? Should …
2 years, 8 months ago
How You Can Win Friends and Influence People & Important Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep
Episode 973
Food labels are full of claims. They say things like “All-Natural” or “Doctor Recommended” or “Made with Whole Grains.” Should you be impressed or ar…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Success Never Feels Like It Should & Are You Really Responsible for Your Actions?
Episode 972
Texting and email seem to have replaced the telephone as a primary means of communication. Still, the telephone is sometimes a better option. When it…
2 years, 8 months ago
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Luck & Weird Earth Conspiracies Debunked
Episode 971
During the holiday season, there are more occasions and opportunities to drink alcohol. So, it’s worth noting that not all drinks are created equal w…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Proof That Simple is Always Better & The Amazing Story of Pockets
Episode 970
If you are getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night (and most people are), that can be a real problem. And the problem is more than just feeling …
2 years, 8 months ago
The Power of Things That Never Change & The Magic of the Doctor/Patient Bond
Episode 969
A kiss can be very powerful. It can make you feel wonderful and connect you to a person – or it can really mess things up. This episode begins with s…
2 years, 8 months ago