How Do You Create Happiness? & Why Dogs Behave the Way They Do
“Happy Birthday to You” might seem like a simple song, but its history is anything but. It has generated millions of dollars in royalties and been at the center of a wild legal saga. In this opening ...
21 Aug 202549min
How Great Innovators Think & Turning Anger Into Strength
Try formulating an answer to a difficult question while looking someone in the eye. It is almost impossible. You must look away. Why is it so hard to concentrate while looking at someone? This episode...
18 Aug 202549min
Why You Are Predisposed to Worry & How Fonts Influence Our Feelings - SYSK Choice
Everyone knows exercise is good for you. But have you ever thought HOW it is good for you? This episode begins by explaining exactly what the benefits are both mentally and physically. And the benefit...
16 Aug 202546min
What Algorithms Really Know About You & The Awesome Power of Doing Nothing
What if starting your meal with a mediocre appetizer could actually make the main course taste better? In this surprising opening segment, we dive into the psychology of taste and explore clever, scie...
14 Aug 202547min
Can You Be Bored to Death? & Why Thrill Seekers Seek Thrills
What if you were convinced you got a good night’s sleep even if you didn’t? It turns out what you believe can actually determine if you do or don’t feel tired the next day. How can this possibly be tr...
11 Aug 202549min
The Untold Stories of the Foods You Love & How the Internet Runs On Outrage - SYSK Choice
You probably have a drawer where you keep spare batteries for when you need them. But if some or all those batteries are loose and floating around that drawer, it could be dangerous. This episode begi...
9 Aug 202548min
The Secret Story of Your Private Life & How to Make the Best Use of Your Time
People don’t drown the way you think they do. Someone could drown right in front of you, and you might not notice. It happens all the time. This episode begins by revealing what to look for to spot a...
7 Aug 202551min
Why We Care What Other People Think & How Social Media is Shaping Language
As people age, changes in the eyes require that some to get reading glasses to see things clearly close-up. What’s odd is that women seem to require reading glasses at an earlier age than men. Why? Li...
4 Aug 202548min
