Why People Snap & The Best Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even such a thing? This episode begins with some remarkable facts about the humble pencil such as why we pre...
30 Sep 202152min
Why It’s So Hard to Eat Healthy & The Amazing Ways All Humans are Connected
Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effective ways to minimize the effects of jet lag so your trip can get good, right from the start. https:...
27 Sep 202147min
SYSK Choice: How to Not Do Stupid Things & How Appreciation Works
I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I have and it turns out to be one of many well-intentioned but flawed techniques to steer clear of germs ...
25 Sep 202144min
Why We Need Pain to Enjoy Pleasure & Are Humans Selfish or Cooperative?
“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call customer service can be a long and frustrating experience. So, this episode begins by discussing how to make tha...
23 Sep 202151min
Why It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask & How We Determine Who and What is Beautiful
What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but I bet you don’t. This episode begins with an explanation of why that cotton is in there and what you...
20 Sep 202147min
SYSK Choice: Think Like an Ant When You Drive & Ways to Optimize Your Likability
How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery store, there may be an unintended health consequence – and it’s not good. Listen as this episode begins ...
18 Sep 202138min
The Interesting Science of Conversation & How to Handle Deadlines with Ease
You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what toothpaste to buy. This episode begins with a discussion on how humans make decisions and choices and...
16 Sep 202149min
Life Skills for a Better Day Every Day & The Fascinating Story of Water
Have you ever felt that urge to snoop or eavesdrop on someone? Actually, everyone does it. This episode begins with a brief discussion on why humans and most other creatures eavesdrop and the purpose ...
13 Sep 202151min
