Episodes

How tiny, everyday choices quietly shape your life — and why a handful of tech companies now hold more power than most governments.

Why we’re drawn to cheap souvenirs and knick-knacks — and what really matters when it comes to staying healthy and active.

What really motivates people? A SYSK Trending conversation with Daniel Pink on why carrots and sticks don’t work.

Why feeling like you matter is a core human need — and why millions of people form deep bonds with pets that seem not to care at all.

Why humans trust robots more than they should and what it means to be confident

Why some people instantly click — and how chasing excellence the wrong way can quietly work against you.

Why some of the best ideas come from accidents — and why humans are so strongly drawn to people who think just like they do.

Culture quietly shapes what we value and how we behave — including why so many people struggle with fitness, even when they know it matters.

An ER doctor reveals the most common everyday dangers — and what would really happen if friction suddenly disappeared from your life.

Why some people adapt to major life changes better than others — and why time can feel like it speeds up, slows down, or slips away entirely.

Why some people instantly recognize faces while others struggle — and what that reveals about how your brain really works.

Why guilt exists and how it can help you, why people plagiarize (even unintentionally), plus coffee caffeine myths and the power of mom’s voice.

How to regulate your emotions, the importance of laughter and what grown kids think of their parents.

How tiny, everyday choices quietly shape your life — and why a handful of tech companies now hold more power than most governments.

How men and women differ in unexpected ways, why humans label animals as pests, plus smarter passwords and a safety tip most drivers miss.

Why food tastes different to everyone, how taste changes over time, why sports fans feel so connected, plus surprising insights on driving sick.

You’ve probably been told to be grateful for what you have — but that advice isn’t just feel-good wisdom. Research shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can actually change how your brain functions, influencing mood, ...

The risks and rewards of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, the surprising history of money, and whether visualization actually helps.

Why Earth has a moon, smarter and more fun ways to clean, plus tips for setting goals you’ll actually keep.

Why mind-wandering can hurt you, how to change negative self-talk, why “normal” may be unhealthy, and how to stop self-centered talkers.

What makes people likable, why asking for help works so well, the body part great dancers rely on, and what vitamin C actually helps.

What heredity really shapes, how the first cellphone call happened, the history of sneakers, and the 3-letter word with the most meanings

Why solitude is so good for you, how Christmas traditions truly evolved, why we say “Merry” Christmas.

Every December, millions of people around the world track Santa’s journey in real time using the NORAD Santa Tracker. But why is a military defense organization keeping tabs on Santa Claus in the first place? This bonus holid...