Everyone has a blood type right? Well, not really. Some people have no blood type – not to be confused with people who have a universal blood type. Do you know if you are type A, B, AB or 0? Why do you have a blood type anyway? That’s the first topic of conversation today. (http://mosaicscience.com/story/why-do-we-have-blood-types)
To hear tell, the world is going to hell. Watch the news and it seems as if we are on the road to self-destruction. But we are not. In fact we are living in an age of enlightenment according to Harvard Professor and bestselling author Stephen Pinker. In his new book, Enlightenment Now the Case for Reason, Science Humanism and Progress, (http://amzn.to/2FKuhNb), Stephen reveals that while many think the world is in decline, the opposite is true and he joins me to discuss. What he says will lift your spirits.
(And remember, to get Stephen Pinker's audiobook version of Enlightenment Now for free from Audible, just go to www.audible.com/something and sign up for a 30-day trial and your first book is free!)
If you use a handheld hair dryer, you may want to hold it a little differently than you probably do. That’s because hair dryers emit an electromagnetic force that may not be so good for your health. The same is true for other household appliances. I’ll explain which ones and what you should do differently. (https://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/electromagnetic-fields-and-your-health)
Do you swear? Chances are you do. Most people do. But why? Melissa Mohr, author of the book Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing (http://amzn.to/2Dty0fM) explain why every language has swearing and what purpose it serves.
The Importance of Small Talk & Why You Do What You Do
Easy Ways to Rid Toxins From Your Home & Secrets to Having a Happy Pet
SYSK Choice: Why Half of Life is a Total Mystery & How The News Affects Us
What’s Wrong With Healthcare & How Restaurants Work and Why So Many Fail
How to Think Outside Your Brain & Proven Secrets to A Long and Fulfilling Life
SYSK Choice: How to Solve a Problem by Reframing It & Understanding Behavioral Bias
Understanding The Hacker's Mind & Your Ever Shrinking Attention Span
Inventions That Changed Your World & How to Make Better Love and Money Decisions
SYSK Choice: Critical Steps to Quality Sleep & The Secret to Productive Disagreements
Harnessing the Voice Inside Your Head & How to Shape a Perfect Meeting
Our Fascination With Butts & What Makes A Good Apology (and A Bad One)
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The Proven Benefits of Having More Fun & How We Tamed Electricity
The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Backstories of Your Favorite Songs
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Amazing Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do & Is Fasting Really Healthy?
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SYSK Choice: How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions & What Influences Our Preferences
How to Move On From a Setback & The Interesting Way Trends Come and Go
Why The Right Words Matter & How to Stop Avoiding Stuff
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