Did you know the can opener was invented 50 years AFTER the tin can? So how did they open cans before that? That’s one of the interesting stories about product packaging that kicks off this episode of the podcast. Source: Thomas Hine author of The Total Package (https://amzn.to/3mlNoC1).
If you watch the news, you would think the world falling apart and goin ... Show More
Jun 9
SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Validation
Most people think they're good listeners. After all, they stay quiet, make eye contact, and let the other person finish speaking. But truly connecting with someone requires more than simply hearing their words. One of the most powerful—and overlooked—communication skills is valid ... Show More
26m 59s
Jun 2014
Music and your health (SOP11)
Can music make us healthier or even smarter? Can it change how we experience pain? In this episode, former rock musician and studio producer Daniel Levitin, PhD, talks about how music changes our brain’s chemistry and affects our health. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA ... Show More
10m 31s
Jan 2023
Rick Rubin On Creativity, Authenticity & Living A Meaningful Life #327
This week’s guest is regarded as one of the all-time music greats. Named on Time magazine’s list of the ‘100 most influential people in the world’, he is none other than the legendary record producer, Mr Rick Rubin.
Whether you know the name Rick Rubin or not - it is almost cer ... Show More
2h 36m
Jan 2024
60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 60 Minutes: The 2023 Edition
I’m not gonna lie…I’m addicted to listicles…not the click-baity ones that have sub-headlines like “and you won’t believe #6!”…I’m only interested in the ones that offer interesting or weird facts…usually that means Buzzfeed, Bored Panda, Upworthy, Laughing Squid—you know the kind ... Show More
36m 40s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When you think about thi ... Show More
