Distractions while driving can be dangerous. Good drivers know they need to minimize distractions. However, some things that are intended to deliberately distract drivers, such as billboards. And it turns out certain types of billboards can be REALLY distracting. Listen as I explain. Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2280521/
It would seem that being an optimist would be better than being a pessimist. But is it something you can really change? And why do some people see the glass half empty, and some see it half full? It turns out that the science of optimism is fascinating and there is a lot we can do to become more optimistic about the world and our lives. Joining me to explain how is Dr. Sue Varma. She is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice and a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at New York University. She is also author of a book called Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being (https://amzn.to/3TbPjv5).
When you search online for something whether it’s a movie on Netflix or a screwdriver on Amazon, the choices you see are determined by an algorithm. In other words, you don’t see every screwdriver in the world, you see the ones the algorithm has determined you might like. While that may be good for a screwdriver, it may be very limiting when it comes to other things. Here to explain why this is important is Kyle Chayka. He is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he writes a column on digital technology and the impact of the Internet and social media on culture and he is author of the book, Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture (https://amzn.to/4bSgpj6).
Everyone knows that it is dangerous to drive if you have been drinking. However, driving when you're sick may be even more dangerous. Listen as I reveal how even a slight cold can affect your body and put you at risk when you drive. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2283323
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What Happens When You Love Things Instead of People & What Will Likely Kill You
SYSK Choice: Understanding Time and Space & The Steps to a Perfect Apology
Understanding Taste and Flavor & Why It’s Good To Get Angry - Sometimes
How to Avoid The Summer Travel Chaos & Preventing Regrets About Money
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Design & How to Be a Better Conversationalist
How Toxic Individualism Is Destroying Relationships & The History of Fragrances
Why You Should Do Hard Things & Sneaky Ways Companies Get Your Personal Data
SYSK Choice: DNA Demystified & Why Food Culture is So Popular
A Better Way to Solve Problems & Why Anxiety is a Good Thing
The Magic That Happens When You Help Others & How to Survive Just About Anything
SYSK Choice: The Paradox of Passion & How Problems Can Improve Relationships
Should You Really Believe in Luck & How to Accept Bad Things You Cannot Change
Why Friends Are So Important & The Extraordinary Benefits of Writing Things Down
SYSK Choice: Effective Ways to Make Big Changes & The Benefits of Thinking for Yourself
What Makes Someone Credible & How to Finish What You Start
The History of Fun & The Price You Pay for Lack of Sleep
SYSK Choice: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk & The Science of Skin
How to Effectively Avoid Distractions & A Understanding Positive Psychology
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