Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBehind the Scenes at Your Grocery Store & The Difference Between Risk and Uncertainty
Episode 479
You may be a good driver but there are a lot of bad ones out there. So how do you protect yourself from those people? This episode begins with some i…
5 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: The Sleep Solution & How Virtual Reality Is Changing Our Lives
Episode 478
You obviously know better than to talk on your phone while driving – but you should also tell other people in the car to stay off their phones as wel…
5 years, 9 months ago
What Makes You Who You Are & Could You Be A Genius?
Episode 477
Everyone knows what “riding shotgun” means. And most people think they know where it came from, which is from the days of stagecoaches. But that is n…
5 years, 9 months ago
Why Coincidences Happen & Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers
Episode 476
Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are associated with Halloween? After all, they aren’t particularly scary and have nothing to do with ghosts. This…
5 years, 10 months ago
SYSK Choice:The Secrets Behind Going Viral & Overcoming Social Anxiety
Episode 475
Every kid on the planet is told to, “Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Yet, as a parent, you probably shouldn’t say that to your kids. This e…
5 years, 10 months ago
The Psychology of Money & Why Attractive People Get Better Treatment
Episode 474
With all we know about how medicine works, we still don’t understand the placebo effect very well. Yet, by all accounts it is very powerful. This epi…
5 years, 10 months ago
How Winning Streaks Work & Focused Success in a Distracted World
Episode 473
Who doesn’t like ketchup? It is one of the most universally loved American foods. Why? This episode begins with some interesting facts and history ab…
5 years, 10 months ago
SYSK Choice: How to Be a Top Performer & The Beauty of Numbers
Episode 472
Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers much more than you probably realize – and it is worth knowing. For example, if you receive counterfeit …
5 years, 10 months ago
What to Say to Get What You Want & How We Judge People Based on How They Talk
Episode 471
Blue jeans have been in fashion for a very long time. How did that happen? After all, they started out as work clothes. This episode begins by explor…
5 years, 10 months ago
What Really Influences Your Food Choices & How Technology Puts Stress On Your Body
Episode 470
Watching a scary movie can be terrifying and unpleasant. So why do people do it? This episode begins with a discussion on the appeal of scary movies …
5 years, 10 months ago