To play a game of "Tetris" is to invite a geometric invasion into your mind. After hours of intense block manipulation, you finally set aside your gaming device. You take a deep breath, close your eyes -- and there the frenzied, multicolored tetrominoes c
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From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 2
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world. (orignally publ ... Show More
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mortal Kombat (1995), Part 2
In this classic Weirdhouse Cinema two-parter, Rob and Joe enter the arena to discuss the 1995 video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featuring show favorite Christopher Lambert as Lord Rayden. (originally published 8/16/2024)See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More
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From the Vault: The Devil You Know, Part 1
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world. (orignally publ ... Show More
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Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets
You probably know the video game Tetris, perhaps you’ve even played it, but have you ever thought about it as therapy? Claudia Hammond talks to Professor Emily Holmes from Uppsala University, about her work using Tetris as a psychological intervention for unwanted memories. Durin ... Show More
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Scott and Josh talk about a nightmare gaming experience, Tetris, and what Geoff Keighley has up his sleeve for The Game Awards. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast. ... Show More
<p><b><em>"You are not your trauma. Trauma is something that happened to your body as a result of things that happened outside of your control."</em></b><br/><br/>Do you struggle with coping from traumatic events?<b><em><br/><br/></em></b>Don't worry, bestie! In to ... Show More