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How often do you think the average American checks their phone each day? Whatever your guess, you’ll probably be shocked by the actual number. This episode kicks off with some eye-opening stats about our ce ... Show More
Aug 28
How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media
UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM! To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive bonus content, go to https://SYSKPremium.com Chances are, your home is full of things you don’t use, don’t need, and maybe don’t even recognize. Listen to the start of this epis ... Show More
50m 25s
Aug 23
The Psychology of Lying & The Race for Outer Space - SYSK Choice
UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM! To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive weekly bonus content, go to https://SYSKPremium.com No one likes making a fool of themselves — but it turns out, it might be one of the best things you can do for your happines ... Show More
49m 41s
Nov 2021
Brian Primack | Social Media Mental Health
In today’s episode, we cover social media’s impact on mental health with Dr Brian Primack. Brian is the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, the professor of public health and medicine, and is the author of You Are What You Click: ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
Overthinking About Social Media Comparison
You log onto Instagram and within five seconds of scrolling, your algorithm has your self-esteem in a death grip. It serves you: 1) a blissed-out engagement announcement from a former high school classmate, 2) a carousel of glamorous vacation pics from a coworker, 3) a random inf ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 7
#951 - Dr Russell Kennedy - How To Fix Your Brain’s Addiction To Anxiety & Worry
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author. Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 7
Your Brain Needs More Space, Not More Hacks | Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Can being "too smart" actually hold you back socially? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff—founder of Ness Labs and a former Googler turned neuroscience researcher—to explore the psychology of overthinking, soci ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
Social Media: Is It Rotting Your Brain?
Social media. Many of us don’t feel very good when we’re on it, and yet we sometimes spend hours a day scrolling, eyeballs glued to our screens. Some experts say that social media is causing a mental health crisis, and governments are even talking about banning social media for k ... Show More
49m 36s
Apr 2025
The Hidden Ways Modern Life Is Destroying Your Health | Dr. Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin is the creator of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at CSU Fullerton, as well as their Director of Sports Performance. His studies prove that most people don’t fully understand the influence exercise habits, food consumption, and technology usage have on your lon ... Show More
54m 10s
Oct 2022
145: The Mechanics of Social Media with Dr. Richard Shuster
In this episode, we're diving deep into how the news and media have conditioned our modern society, so this is a powerful conversation that anyone familiar with social media does not want to miss! Dr. Richard Shuster is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, CEO of ... Show More
35m 32s
Jan 2025
Jonathan Haidt: Here's How We Can Free The Anxious Generation (E323)
Jonathan Haidt is a renowned social psychologist, bestselling author, and professor, widely known for his groundbreaking work on morality, culture, and human flourishing. His insights into how society shapes us and how we, in turn, shape society, make him a leading voice in discu ... Show More
59m 18s
Dec 2024
E355 | Mind Games: How the Content You Consume is Controlling You
This is not a “social media is bad” episode.
That conversation has been talked to death. The truth is, very few things are inherently good or bad—it’s all in how you use them. But today’s episode is about how they use you. If “they” were writing this, they’d correct me and say, ... Show More
37m 54s
Jun 9
#952 - Alex Hormozi - 41 Harsh Truths Nobody Wants To Admit
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always th ... Show More
3h 59m