Lying – The Truth and Consequences & The Race to Make Money In Outer Space
How can doing something embarrassing in front of people be good for you? This episode begins by explaining how making a fool of yourself can actually have benefits and make you happier. Maybe not in t...
21 Aug 202348min
SYSK Choice: How to Gossip Well & The Importance of Taking A Pause
As relationships mature, holding hands seem to become less of a priority. And that could be a big mistake. There are real benefits to holding hands and this episode begins by explaining what those ben...
19 Aug 202348min
Why We Often Expect the Worst & The Science Behind the Fonts You Use
How many times have you heard that exercise is good for you? But specifically, how? This episode starts with an explanation of precisely how exercise benefits you physically and mentally – and they ar...
17 Aug 202346min
Favorite Food Origins You Never Knew & Why The Internet Creates So Much Outrage In People
Everyone has loose batteries somewhere in the house. And if you keep those batteries in your junk drawer, that could be dangerous. Listen as I explain why and a better way to store batteries. https://...
14 Aug 202348min
SYSK Choice: A Guide to Your Insides & How Salary Transparency Helps Our Performance
“Fragrance” is a common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps, and lotions. Clearly, just the word "fragrance" doesn’t tell you very much. This episode begins with a discussion on why manufac...
12 Aug 202354min
What You Never Knew About Your Grocery Store & Understanding Uncertainty
Just because you are a good driver doesn’t protect you from bad drivers. And there are a lot of those bad drivers on the road. So how do you protect yourself? This episode begins with some potentially...
10 Aug 202346min
Where Your Trash and Recycling Really Goes & A Fun and Effective Approach to Housework
More and more people are opting to remove their shoes before they come into the house and asking guests to do it as well. Is it really necessary? Does it do any good? This episode begins with a look a...
7 Aug 202348min
SYSK Choice: Your Brain On the Internet & Embracing Your Weirdness
Doodling – it is just something people do, particularly when listening to a boring speaker. While people often think of it as a distraction, doodling can actually help your memory. Listen as I begin t...
5 Aug 202351min
