Do you know how to wiggle your ears? It might seem like one of those things that some people can do and other people just can’t, but neuroscientist Steve Hackley says he thinks anyone can learn – and he’s got your instructions! Plus, he tells us why it’s potentially an important skill.
If you’ve got a question for Moment of Um wiggling around in your brain, ... Show More
Jun 2024
Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You
<p>Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher <a href="https://philosophy.ubc.ca/prof ... Show More
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<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams sits down with <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/david-eagleman/">David Eagleman</a>, a neuroscientist and the host of the PBS ser ... Show More
