Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSYSK Choice: The Psychology of Design & How to Be a Better Conversationalist
Episode 757
It seems to be human nature that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to spend it. And it also turns out that what kind of…
4 years ago
How Toxic Individualism Is Destroying Relationships & The History of Fragrances
Episode 756
Nothing ruins a trip like getting car sick. But now there are motion sickness glasses. Do they work? Reader’s Digest tested them out and a lot of peo…
4 years ago
Why You Should Do Hard Things & Sneaky Ways Companies Get Your Personal Data
Episode 755
We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to dogs but to other humans). I begin this episode explai…
4 years ago
SYSK Choice: DNA Demystified & Why Food Culture is So Popular
Episode 754
Ever have a hard time finding your keys or wallet or glasses – or even where you left your car in a parking lot? Why is it so hard to keep track of t…
4 years ago
A Better Way to Solve Problems & Why Anxiety is a Good Thing
Episode 753
Do you prefer fresh or frozen fish? Most people would likely choose fresh – but the topic is a bit more complicated than choosing one or the other. A…
4 years ago
The Magic That Happens When You Help Others & How to Survive Just About Anything
Episode 752
We’ve all gotten the word about the importance of sunscreen. But there are several places on your body you are likely to miss when you apply it. This…
4 years ago
SYSK Choice: The Paradox of Passion & How Problems Can Improve Relationships
Episode 751
What is it about spicy food that makes some people love it and others avoid it like the plague? This episode begins with an interesting explanation a…
4 years, 1 month ago
Should You Really Believe in Luck & How to Accept Bad Things You Cannot Change
Episode 750
Given the price of gasoline, we all need to conserve every drop we can. While you have probably heard of some of the ways to save gas, there are a fe…
4 years, 1 month ago
Why Friends Are So Important & The Extraordinary Benefits of Writing Things Down
Episode 749
Why do cashiers often ask for your phone number or email address? What if you don’t want to share that information? This episode begins by explaining…
4 years, 1 month ago
SYSK Choice: Effective Ways to Make Big Changes & The Benefits of Thinking for Yourself
Episode 748
People like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the same meal at a restaurant, listen to the same so…
4 years, 1 month ago