
How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media
Chances are, your home is full of things you don’t use, don’t need, and maybe don’t even recognize. Listen to the start of this episode and you’ll discover a simple list of household items you can tos...
28 Aug 202549min

Unlocking Your Primal Intelligence & The Tug-of-War Between Competition and Cooperation
Your phone’s battery is an engineering marvel — but you might be killing it without even realizing it. In this opening segment, you’ll learn simple, science-backed charging habits that can dramaticall...
25 Aug 202549min

The Psychology of Lying & The Race for Outer Space - SYSK Choice
No one likes making a fool of themselves — but it turns out, it might be one of the best things you can do for your happiness. In this opening segment, we explore how moments of public embarrassment c...
23 Aug 202548min

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




















