Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSYSK Choice: How to Overcome Self-Deception & The Fascinating Science of Weather
Episode 712
Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text message or email. But I struggle no more! There …
3 years, 11 months ago
Is AI Making You Lazy and Dumb? & The Secret Science of Stickiness
Episode 711
You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting intel about batteries including how to use them, wha…
3 years, 11 months ago
Have More Impact on the People Around You & Chef Secrets to Make Food Tastier
Episode 710
Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The price is typically discounted and often the warranty is…
3 years, 11 months ago
SYSK Choice: How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist & How Coffee Became Our Favorite Drink
Episode 709
Everyone knows not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will likely buy junk you don’t need. Actually, it turns out you shouldn’t d…
3 years, 11 months ago
Our Desire to Fit In and the Problems That Creates & How Language Lets Us Down
Episode 708
If you spend much time in meetings, you have probably noticed that often, it is just a few people who tend to dominate and take up most of the time. …
3 years, 11 months ago
Wondery Presents: We Crashed
The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Reasons Humans Act So Strangely & Why the Health of Your Mouth Really Matters
Episode 707
Can simply drinking water make you smarter? Apparently so, at least for a little while. While no one is exactly sure why, I begin this episode by exp…
3 years, 11 months ago
SYSK Choice: The Anatomy of Love & How Successful People Achieve Their Goals
Episode 706
I know I have heard people claim that bad weather causes aches and pains in their body. Is that real? Can the weather affect your joints or bones in …
4 years ago
How To Make Smarter Decisions & Why Some Vices Are Actually Good
Episode 705
Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 and 36. This episode begins with an explanation o…
4 years ago
How to Be More Charismatic & How Modern Genetics is Changing Everything
Episode 704
A person’s first name can have a profound effect on their life. Listen as I describe how people get preconceived ideas about you based on your name -…
4 years ago