Every driver has likely had the experience of encountering a motorcycle that “came out of nowhere.” How does that happen? There is actually an explanation for why this is such a common occurrence and we begin today's episode with the explanation. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/motorcycles/a19641/why-you-dont-seemotorcycles-on-the-road/
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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
Sep 2023
Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious, Lazy & Fat (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr Anders Hansen #381
I think it’s fair to say that human beings have got it pretty good. Compared to most of our evolutionary history we have never been richer, safer, or lived longer lives. Yet, despite that, more of us are struggling with our health than ever before. What’s going on? This is the qu ... Show More
1h 45m
Nov 2020
How Addictive Technology Keeps You Hooked with Professor Adam Alter #132
Do you find it hard to resist the ping of a new email, the urge to scroll on social media, or watch the next episode when streaming? Do you wish you could stop checking, clicking, liking and sharing? Then put down your phone and listen to this episode.
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1h 27m
Jul 2024
#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology
Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer.
Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through so ... Show More
1h 44m
Mar 2024
2477: Honey, I Shrunk My Brain Using My Mobile Phone by Dr. Jenny Brockis
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Episode 2477:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores the complex relationship between technology and cognitive function in "Honey, I Shrunk My ... Show More
11m 8s
Apr 2024
#691 Nature & The Brain - Dr. Jeff Karp
<p>Dr. Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor and bioengineer. He works in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives and has been recognized by MIT as being one of the top innovators in the world. He talks with Paul about ... Show More
1h 43m
Apr 2024
#768 - Dr K HealthyGamer - How To Control Your Emotions & Become Mentally Strong
Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber.
Humans face a predicament that has never been seen before, a massive overload of stimulation. The effect of constant exposure to social media, video games, an ... Show More
2h 7m