How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Written communication strips away tone, facial expression, and nuance — which is why texts and emails are so easy to misinterpret. Sarcasm, humor, and intent can get lost, sometimes with awkward or co...
26 Jan 48min
The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness-SYSK Choice
Is a newborn baby more likely to resemble mom or dad – or is it a toss-up? This episode begins by explaining why a baby is more likely to look like one parent and not the other and why that is. https...
24 Jan 50min
How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant as that feels, it turns out that instinct may be doing something surprisingly important ...
22 Jan 49min
How to Adapt When Life Throws a Curveball & Understanding the Flow of Time
What if one of the best-performing investments over the last few decades wasn’t stocks, real estate, or gold — but LEGO? It sounds absurd, yet when researchers tracked the resale value of LEGO sets, t...
19 Jan 48min
The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice
How food tastes has surprisingly little to do with the food itself. The lighting in the room, the weight of your fork, and even the color of your plate can all change how much you enjoy a meal — witho...
17 Jan 50min
Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works
There’s a reason hearing your mother’s voice can feel different from hearing anyone else’s — even when it’s just a phone call. This episode opens with the surprising effects researchers have discovere...
15 Jan 49min
Powerful Ways to Regulate Your Emotions & What Laughter Does for You
When children grow up and look back on their childhood, what do they remember most about their parents? It turns out it’s not what many parents assume. This episode begins with research revealing whic...
12 Jan 50min
Strange Ways Men and Women Differ & Why We Label Some Animals Pests - SYSK Choice
Creating strong passwords is a modern headache. Simple ones are easy to hack. Complex ones are hard to remember. And using the same password everywhere is just asking for trouble. This episode begins ...
10 Jan 49min
