Episodes

GPS changed the world in ways you never realized. Plus, why real symptoms can exist without a clear medical cause.

How to avoid life's biggest regrets, the surprising history of swearing, and burger secrets from a grill master.

Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people and completely ignore others? It isn't your imagination. Researchers have identified several factors that make certain people especially attractive to mosquitoes—and some of them are things you have little control over. https://theweek.com/articles/462191/5-things-that-make-irresistible-mosquitoes Most of us believe we make rational decisions when we shop. But behavioral scientists have discovered that many purchasing decisions are influenced by factors...

Why scarcity makes products more desirable, how marketers use it, and how to avoid being manipulated by it.

How marriage is changing, why it isn't disappearing, and how elite performers build confidence.

How refrigeration transformed civilization, why volcanoes are essential, and a better way to end arguments.

The surprising history of bacon, emotional money mistakes, and why writing things down really works.

Simple science-backed ways to improve memory, focus, and brain performance at any age.

The surprising science of sunlight, the truth about astrology, and a fashion myth that isn't true.

What smartphones really do to the brain, mind-bending paradoxes, and why juggling is good for you.

Why we procrastinate, how to finally stop, and the surprising truth about criminal profiling.

The simple skill of validation, why people need it, and how it can transform your relationships.

What body language really reveals, why time feels so scarce, and how birdsong affects your brain.

Why humans love pushing buttons, how games shape behavior, and the surprising power of music.

Why some people fall in love fast, what UFO videos may reveal, and the psychology of avoiding fees.

Why humans need fear, how anxiety takes over, and how to stop fear from running your life.

Why people misunderstand each other, why hard work often isn’t enough, and what’s hurting eyesight.

Most people assume being rich would solve almost every problem in life. More freedom. Less stress. More happiness. But psychologists who work with wealthy families say money—especially when people grow up with a lot of it—can create a surprising set of emotional and psychological problems that few outsiders ever see. Source: Dr. Stephen Berglas author of Reclaiming the Fire (https://amzn.to/3VjeRIS). Why do humans dream at all? Why does the brain create these intense experiences while we sleep? ...

How to become more persuasive, what dark emotions reveal about you, and the truth about breakfast.

Why people conform, how social pressure distorts reality, and why loud voices often fool us.

Why humans need rituals, how music transports your mind, and the truth about melatonin.

Why friendship feels harder than ever, smarter cleaning hacks, and why kids need more outdoor time.

How hormones affect your body and mind, how to recover from major mistakes, and coffee’s surprising benefit.

What makes certain people inspiring—and how you can become more inspiring to others.