Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSYSK Choice: Why It’s Human to Seek Pain on Purpose & How Cooperation Shaped the World
Episode 947
You know when you call a customer service number and you hear, “Your call is very important to us…”? What that usually says to me is – “Get comfortab…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why You Should Embrace Your Most Embarrassing Moments & The Fascinating World of Seeds
Episode 946
It is conventional wisdom for people taking a test that if you are stuck – go with your first answer. Listen as I begin this episode by explaining wh…
3 years, 1 month ago
How To Better Maneuver Through Changes In Life & What You Need to Know About Slime
Episode 945
Why do people get hiccups and what is the best way to get rid of them? This episode begins with an exploration into the causes and cures of hiccups -…
3 years, 1 month ago
SYSK Choice: Our Hidden Power to Persuade & How Your Brain Decides What’s Beautiful
Episode 944
A lot of prescription pill bottles come with a ball of cotton inside, on top of the pills. What’s it for and should you take it out or leave it in th…
3 years, 1 month ago
What Lack of Human Connection Does to You & How Roads Impact the World
Episode 943
How do you define love? What is it exactly? Listen to the beginning of this episode and you will hear one of the best definitions of love ever. Knowi…
3 years, 1 month ago
How to Nail Those Important Goals & The Odd Words and Phrases We All Use
Episode 942
There is a perceived advantage to reading fast. However, reading slower may actually be more beneficial for a lot of reasons. This episode opens with…
3 years, 1 month ago
SYSK Choice: The Secrets to Better Conversation & A Better Way to Meet Deadlines
Episode 941
Every day, you make a countless number of decisions, from what to have for dinner to what detergent to buy. This episode begins by looking at how hum…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why You Get Embarrassed and What To Do & How A Parrot Solved a Murder
Episode 940
I am certain that many times in your life you have had “one of those days.” Those are the days when nothing seems to go right, everything seems to be…
3 years, 2 months ago
How To Get Better At Anything & Will You One Day Own Nothing?
Episode 939
Walking is good exercise and the pace at which you walk can make it even better. This episode begins with a brief discussion on the rather remarkable…
3 years, 2 months ago
SYSK Choice: Life Hacks That REALLY Make a Difference & The Extraordinary History of Water
Episode 938
Admit it, you have likely snooped or eavesdropped on someone at some point in your life. In fact everyone has done it. This episode begins by discuss…
3 years, 2 months ago