SYSK TRENDING - How Memory Really Works
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways. For one thing, your brain forgets far more than it remembers...
17 Maalis 23min
How Real Optimists Think & Butter Secrets Most People Miss
When was the last time you sighed? Probably not that long ago. We tend to think of sighing as something we do when we’re frustrated, tired, or relieved. But scientists have discovered that sighing pla...
16 Maalis 50min
Should You Stay or Leave? & Songs That Changed Music History - SYSK Choice
A simple trip to get your hair cut can instantly make you look years younger — and it may have little to do with the haircut itself. There’s a subtle psychological shift that happens in that moment th...
14 Maalis 49min
Are You Revealing Too Much or Not Enough? & How We Absorb Technology
How you think about getting older might be more powerful than you realize. Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between people’s beliefs about aging and what happens to them as the years...
12 Maalis 49min
SYSK TRENDING - A Better Approach to Decision Making
We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restaurant, which email to answer first, or which option might be “sl...
10 Maalis 22min
How Your Beliefs Drive Success & The Science Behind Keeping Your Brain Sharp
The average American unknowingly throws away up to $1,500 a year — and it’s happening right in your own kitchen. It’s not obvious. It doesn’t feel wasteful in the moment. But small, everyday habits qu...
9 Maalis 47min
The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of Swearing-SYSK Choice
Most of us have taken a hit to the head at some point — a fall, a collision, a stray ball — and brushed it off as no big deal. But what if those “minor” impacts aren’t so minor? Even seemingly harmles...
7 Maalis 48min
The Science of Dreaming & Simple Rules That Could Add Years to Your Life
Walk into a meeting room, classroom, or even your own living room, and chances are you’ll sit in the same spot you’ve chosen before. And if someone else is sitting there, it feels all wrong. But why? ...
5 Maalis 49min
