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Feb 28
The Power of Noticing What Matters & Mastering Meaningful Conversation-SYSK Choice
Fresh flowers brighten any room — but they fade fast. You’ve probably heard all kinds of tricks to keep them alive longer: flower food packets, aspirin, sugar, even pennies in the vase. But there is one surprisingly simple additive that appears to work better than most, and it’s ... Show More
51m 17s
Feb 26
The Serious Problem of Picky Eaters & Will AI Make Us Dumber?
When men get sick with a cold or the flu, do they actually suffer more than women — or just complain louder? Some fascinating research suggests there may be real biological differences in immune response between the sexes, which could explain the infamous “man cold.” I break down ... Show More
51m 31s
Feb 24
Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – The Crisis of Loneliness and How to Fix It
Thirty-six percent of Americans — including 61% of young adults and 51% of mothers with young children — say they experience “serious loneliness.” Nearly everyone has felt that ache at some point: the quiet sense of isolation, of being unseen or disconnected, even when surrounded ... Show More
22m 9s
Jun 2025
#960 - Dr Jerry Coyne - The Spiciest Ideas Of Evolutionary Biology
Dr Jerry Coyne is an evolutionary biologist, professor at the University of Chicago, and an author. Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for itself, but what happens when scientific findings clash with cultural taboos? How do ... Show More
1h 21m
Aug 2024
#823 - Dr Jonathan Anomaly - Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes?
Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author.
The concept of hand-selecting your baby’s traits has been an idea since the dawn of genetic science. This technology is now available. But just how ethical is it to shape your child’s destiny, and what unseen problems ... Show More
1h 47m
Mar 2025
Your Genes AREN’T Your Fate—The NEW Science of DNA Biohacking for SuperHuman Health | Sharon Hausman-Cohen : 1257
<p>For decades, we’ve been told that our DNA is a fixed blueprint—an unchangeable code that dictates our health and lifespan. But what if that’s only half the story? </p><p>Sharon Hausman-Cohen, a physician, researcher, and genomics expert at IntellxxDNA, joins Dave to revea ... Show More
1h 18m
Feb 2025
Recap: Why we avoid exercise and how to overcome it | Daniel Lieberman
Today we’re exploring what evolution can teach us about exercise. When it comes to doing exercise, there’s often a tug-of-war between our body and brain. Our body craves movement - it wants to be leaner, fitter, stronger. But our brain? Well, that’s a different story. It often dr ... Show More
11m 24s
Mar 2022
Synthetic Biology to Become a Major Economic Driver, Part 2 – Amy Webb : 914
1h 15m
Feb 2025
How to transform your health in midlife | Rich Roll and Prof. Tim Spector
Midlife is often seen as a point of no return for health, but it could be the perfect moment to make a radical change. New research suggests that your gut microbiome holds the key to aging well, protecting you from chronic disease, and even reversing some of the damage from years ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2025
Gary Brecka: The SECRET Blood Marker That Could Save Your Life! (pt. 2) : 1248
1h 2m
Sep 2025
5 threats to your immune system–and how to fight them | Prof. Daniel Davis MBE
Many supplements claim to “boost” your immune system. Now, we all want to avoid getting sick during the winter months, but do any of these products really work? And is trying to “boost” your immune system even a good idea?
Jonathan speaks with Professor Daniel M. Davis, MBE — a ... Show More
52m 29s
Sep 2024
#382 — The Eye of Nature
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Richard Dawkins about his new book <em><a href="https://amzn.to/3X7oYQE">The Genetic Book of the Dead</a></em>, the genome as a palimpsest, what scientists of the future may do with genetic information, genotypes and phenotypes, embryology and epigenetic ... Show More
39m 30s
Sep 2024
Baby, Were You Born This Way? Epigenetics & The Nature vs Nurture Debate
In this episode, Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman explore the fascinating field of epigenetics, which examines how external factors influence gene expression and impact health outcomes. They discuss the interplay between nature and nurture, explaining how epigenetics invol ... Show More
46m 29s
The next time you or your kids get a shot at the doctor’s office or face anything that you know is going to be painful, there is a little trick you can use that should reduce the pain substantially. Listen as I explain what it is. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27514-hold-your-breath-to-dampen-the-pain-of-an-injection/#.VVTKyZO_Heb
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<p><strong>Could the right form of a single vitamin be the difference between thriving and barely surviving?</strong> </p><p>In this Part 2 conversation, human biologist and longevity expert <strong>Gary Brecka</strong> reveals the <strong>#1 overlooked factor ... Show More
