Want to feel REALLY good? Watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiKxytbCWk. It’s a dull and boring video about folding towels and will make you (or at least many people) get chills and give you a “brain orgasm.” Why? No one really knows for sure but I’ll explain what is known about it as I start this episode.
How could 95% of the universe be missing? Why is it that science can’t quite explain why we need to die or how free will works? Michael Brooks joins me for a fascinating discussion on things that baffle science. Michael holds a PhD in quantum physics and is author of the book 13 Things that Don’t Make Sense : The Most Intriguing Scientific Mysteries of Our Times (https://amzn.to/2JSTD17) and he is co-host of the podcast series Science(ish) which looks at the scientific issues raised by popular culture fiction such as Hollywood films and TV.
A lot of the time you use the word “that” in a sentence, it is totally unnecessary. Oh, and so is “totally” as in totally unnecessary. I’ll have a list of words you probably use that you don’t really need to – in fact you really shouldn't. https://www.themuse.com/advice/15-words-you-need-to-eliminate-from-your-vocabulary-to-soundsmarter#
You may have people in your life who “gaslight” you. It is a form of manipulation and it is very toxic. Therapist Robin Stern, author of the book, The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life (https://amzn.to/2M8RzyP), joins me to explain how it works and how to defend yourself from gaslighters.
The Real Reason for Anxiety & The Science of the Paranormal
Dangers of Collective Illusions & The Inadequacy of Language - SYSK Choice
How to Decide to Stay or Leave & Songs That Changed Rock & Roll
The World of Government Secrets & The Problem with Productivity
Weird Human Behaviors Explained & Be Kind to Your Mouth -SYSK Choice
How to Better Deal with People & The Power of Profanity
Embracing Optimism & How Algorithms Narrow Your Choices
How to Master Charisma & The Marvel of Modern Genetics - SYSK Choice
How to Keep Life Thrilling & How to Command A Conversation
What Colors Do To You & Recycling: Does It Really Help?
The Benefits of Being Delusional & Our Evolution Challenges-SYSK Choice
What Is Good Mental Health? & The Weird Thing About Memory
Everyday Health Hacks & A New Approach to Conflict
Your Incredible Sense of Smell & Overcoming Burn Out - SYSK Choice
Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry & Predictions and Coincidences
Should You Work for Yourself? & The Science of Creativity
Your Mysterious Immune System & Effective Feedback Secrets - SYSK Choice
The Magic of Telling a Good Story & The Strange Rules of Copyrights
The Mystery of Twins & What NOT to Do With Your Money
A Foolproof Way to Declutter & A History of Timekeeping - SYSK Choice
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