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.
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Weird Things That Really Affect Your Health & Do You Work to Live or Live to Work?
Scams You Might Easily Fall For & Smalls Ways to Significantly Improve Your Health
SYSK Choice: How Material Science Has Changed Your Life & The Joy of Sweat
What Causes Coincidences & Where Did the Molecules In Your Body Come From?
The Awesome Life and Contributions of Albert Einstein & How Ambitious Are You
SYSK Choice: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything & Why Scientists Can’t Define Life
Strange Stories About Amazing People & Extraordinary Lessons from Great Athletes
How Your Brain Predicts Your Reality & How To Be Calm and Why Should Be
SYSK Choice: Why Hidden Fees are “Gotcha” Capitalism & The Origins of Slang
Why We Often Misunderstand Each Other & Why Are Toxic Chemicals In Your Clothes?
The Science of Innovation & When Doctors Make Mistakes
SYSK Choice: What Watching Sports Does to You & What Happy Couples Do
Why Do People Swear So Much? & How to Quickly Build Your Confidence
What Makes Things Funny & Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Water
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Secrets & How to Get Quicker Answers to Emails and Texts
Strange Origins of Common Words and Phrases & Meet Your Future Self
Why You’re Always In Such a Hurry & What Listening to Music Does to You
SYSK Choice: Our Preoccupation With Ownership & The Backstories of America’s Favorite Dishes
A Better Way to Create New Ideas & How to Take Control Of Difficult Conversations
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