Tetris Syndrome: A Mind Made of Blocks

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the enigmatic Beast from Cartoon Network’s 2014 animated series “Over the Garden Wall.” (originally published 11/5/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Ig Nobel Prizes once more honor ten studies that make us laugh, but then make us think. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their annual tradition of discussing some of their favorites from this year’s winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss a pair of silent era films: the animated “Cinderella” from 1922 and “The Mechanical Man” from 1921. (originally published 4/23/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Tetris is an iconic game with a fascinating history. Dive in today to learn all about this classic puzzle game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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

In 1984 Tetris, one of the most popular computer games ever, was invented in Moscow. Chloe Hadjimatheou speaks to its creator, Alexey Pajitnov, and to Henk Rogers, an American businessman who helped bring Tetris to the world. This programme was first broadcast in 2011.PHOTO: Tetr ... Show More

It’s one of those nights again where I couldn’t sleep. And In this episode I compare these two games that I’ve been playing recently Sudoku and Chess. Both heavily concentrates in mental thinking and ability to look ahead. 

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about how video games may help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or with drug and alcohol addictions.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/tetris-the-healing-game/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight ... Show More

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about how video games may help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or with drug and alcohol addictions. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/tetris-the-healing-game/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlig ... Show More

Are you a Tetris fanatic? Hear more about the history of Tetris in this interview with Box Brown. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2e5XW7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

<p>Do video games really turn your mind to mush? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the effects of video games and eSports on the brain with neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin at PocketLab’s Science Is Cool Virtual Unconference. </p> <p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patron ... Show More