What Nature Reveals About Living Longer & Why Smart People Believe Irrational Things-SYSK Choice
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re stocking up on Halloween candy, do you know which treats kids actually want the most? Th...
Deadly Risks You Overlook & Why We Treat Pets Like People
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when you stand or sit up straight? More than you think. Posture affects your bod...
The Rise of Psychobabble and the Brilliant History of Photography
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but did you know there are proven ways to make them even bett...
Mastering the Art of Speaking on the Spot & The Surprising Story of Breakfast Cereal - SYSK Choice
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you walked into your backyard and scooped up just a pinch of dirt, you’d be holding an entire u...
The Science of Focus and Distraction & Unlocking Emotional Intelligence
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people cheat when they know it’s wrong? Whether it’s on a test or in a relationship, the ...
The Mystery of Common Knowledge & Why Some People Are Never On Time
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I showed you some photos of yourself and asked you to pick out the one that most accurately repre...
Surprising Benefits of Being Awkward & The Amazing Power of Seeds - SYSK Choice
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the test-taking advice: “If you’re stuck, trust your first answer.” But is t...
The Promise and Peril of Disruptive Technology & How Being in Nature Changes You
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who hasn’t craved something sweet and delicious? You try to resist, but your brain keeps insisting...
How to Harness Your Intuition & The Surprising Science Hidden in Music
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound strange, but the way you evaluate your relationship could actually depend on the chai...
The Secrets to Achieving Your Goals & Origin Stories of Our Favorite Phrases - SYSK Choice
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speed reading might sound impressive, but research shows that slowing down can actually improve comp...
Why We All Crave Social Status & The Extraordinary Sense That Stops You From Falling
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably aren’t letting your dishwasher do its job the way it’s designed to — and you may ...
The Really Good News About Stress & Why Movies Just Aren’t the Same Anymore
08 Sep 2025
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How to Improve at Anything & The Truth About Owning Nothing-SYSK Choice
06 Sep 2025
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Why You Wear Your Hair That Way & The Surprising Science of Human Stupidity
04 Sep 2025
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The Secret World of Credit Cards & The Science of Building Unshakable Confidence
01 Sep 2025
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Simple Habits For Better Decisions & How Modern Tech Predicts the Weather -SYSK Choice
30 Aug 2025
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How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media
28 Aug 2025
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Unlocking Your Primal Intelligence & The Tug-of-War Between Competition and Cooperation
25 Aug 2025
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The Psychology of Lying & The Race for Outer Space - SYSK Choice
23 Aug 2025
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How Do You Create Happiness? & Why Dogs Behave the Way They Do
21 Aug 2025
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How Great Innovators Think & Turning Anger Into Strength
18 Aug 2025
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Why You Are Predisposed to Worry & How Fonts Influence Our Feelings - SYSK Choice
16 Aug 2025
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What Algorithms Really Know About You & The Awesome Power of Doing Nothing
14 Aug 2025
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Can You Be Bored to Death? & Why Thrill Seekers Seek Thrills
11 Aug 2025
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The Untold Stories of the Foods You Love & How the Internet Runs On Outrage - SYSK Choice
09 Aug 2025
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The Secret Story of Your Private Life & How to Make the Best Use of Your Time
07 Aug 2025
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Why We Care What Other People Think & How Social Media is Shaping Language
04 Aug 2025
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The Hidden Power of Sensitive People & The Intriguing Story of Recorded Sound - SYSK Choice
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might seem odd, but a lot of dogs get stolen in the United States. Like most other things, it’s...
Why You Buy: The Science of Shopping & Turning Setbacks Into Success
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your body temperature is about 98 degrees. So why does it feel so hot when you walk outside in 98-de...
Why We Have Tip-of-the-Tongue Moments & How to Make Better Conversation
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy eating nuts – good for you! Nuts are healthy. But you might be surprised to hear just...
How to Learn Things Faster & How to Have an Argument-Free Relationship - SYSK Choice
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things can get dangerously hot in the summer. The interior of your car, the sidewalk, even your pati...
How Therapy-Speak is Destroying Relationships & Why We Need More Fun at Work
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like a supermarket, major airports are laid out and configured to try to get you to spend money whil...
Real Reasons for Your Strange Thoughts & How Small Acts Change Lives
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Let me sleep on it.” That always seems like a good idea when a big decision has to be made. But...
How Random Events Can Impact Your Health & Do You Make Your Job Too Important? : SYSK Choice
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that people seem to come up with good ideas in the shower? Could there really be something...
Where Superstitions Come From & What You Never Knew About Paul Revere
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shampoo, lotions, guns, knives and a lot of other things are confiscated at airport security checkpo...
A Hostage Negotiator’s Advice for Difficult Conversations & How to Stay Alive Longer
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is an experience some of us (but not all) are able to have called autonomous sensory meridian ...
Weird, But True Stories of Famous People & What We Can Learn From Top Sports Competitors - SYSK Choice
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all that long ago, people felt paying bills by sending a check in the mail was the best way to d...
Why You Owe Your Life to Bugs & The Fascinating Rise of the Emoji
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While people may not point it out to you when you use the wrong word – they DO notice. This episo...
The Healing Effects of Music & Understanding Adolescence
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having good friends can help you live longer, see the world more positively and make you look more a...
Why People Misunderstand You & The Fashion Health Crisis - SYSK Choice
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people seem to get sick when (or just after) they fly? Many believe it is the recirculated ai...
The New Science of Love & The Fascinating World of Death
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who hasn’t had a brilliant idea or revelation while taking a shower? It seems the shower is a plac...
The New World of Weather Forecasting & Interesting Ways the Human Body Adapts
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is bound to make a typo in an email. What’s interesting though is the reader will often s...
What Is Funny? & The Past, Present and Future of Water - SYSK Choice
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do spiders find their way into your house? This episode starts by revealing how it happens and s...
Learn Less to Find Success & How to Use Game Theory, Risk, and Luck to Your Advantage
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People sometimes cheat on their partner. Not everyone – but some do. This episode begins with some...
How to Quickly Change What Matters & What Happens Inside Your Imagination
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer brings ice cream, popsicles and other frozen treats – all of which can cause painful brain ...
Surprising Backstories of Everyday Expressions & The Benefits of Connecting With Your Future Self - SYSK Choice
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being sure to get enough sleep is one of the suggestions for people trying to lose or control their ...
Futurology: The Forces That Shape Your Future & Where's the 4-Day Workweek?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It makes sense that if you want to cut down on the amount of spam email you get, just unsubscribe fr...
AI: Blessing or Curse? & What Our Noisy World Does to You
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can drinking tea make you happy – or do happy people just like to drink tea? There is definitely ...
How to Say No Without Guilt & The Secrets to Satisfaction - SYSK Choice
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the best place to take a nap? Anyone who has napped in a hammock knows how great it can be...
How Your Family Affects Who You Are & How DNA Affects Your Health
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of things impact an employer’s decision to hire you or not. But one thing you may not have c...
You Might Also Like : Superhero Leadership with Peter Cuneo
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are sharing a bonus episode of the Superhero Leadership podcast, hosted by Marvel's former CEO an...
Effective Strategies to Be More Persuasive &The Surprising Power of Being Nice
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The next time you or your kids get a shot at the doctor’s office or face anything that you know is...
How People Are Changing Their Approach to Work & Why Your Allergies Are Getting Worse - SYSK Choice
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you keeping a secret? Everyone does - usually more than one. The problem with keeping secrets is...
How to Solve a Problem Before It Happens & When Less is Really More
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Ask anyone if they prefer fresh or frozen fish and almost everyone says – Fresh! But it turns out ...
How to Solve a Problem Before It Happens & When Less is Really More
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ask anyone if they prefer fresh or frozen fish and almost everyone says – Fresh! But it turns out ...
Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed
Mon, 02 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Zoom and other platforms have made virtual meetings very convenient and allow people in different lo...
Why You Should Talk More Often & How People Get Brainwashed
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom and other platforms have made virtual meetings very convenient and allow people in different lo...
The Surprising History of the 7-Day Week & How and Why Cats Evolved into Pets - SYSK Choice
Sat, 31 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How does tickling work? You can’t tickle yourself. But if you are the ticklish type, you’ll star...
The Surprising History of the 7-Day Week & How and Why Cats Evolved into Pets - SYSK Choice
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does tickling work? You can’t tickle yourself. But if you are the ticklish type, you’ll star...
Real Solutions for Everyday Anxiety & The Evolution of Talking Computers
Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It is hard to imagine how intricate and complicated your eyes are. This episode starts with a look a...
Real Solutions for Everyday Anxiety & The Evolution of Talking Computers
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to imagine how intricate and complicated your eyes are. This episode starts with a look a...
Why Revenge Is Seldom Worth It & What You Need to Know About Snakes
Mon, 26 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Is it healthier to be short or tall? Not that you can do much about it – but this episode begins b...
Why Revenge Is Seldom Worth It & What You Need to Know About Snakes
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it healthier to be short or tall? Not that you can do much about it – but this episode begins b...
The Transformative Power of Wonder & How Money REALLY Works - SYSK Choice
Sat, 24 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It is hard to imagine life without sunglasses. So, who came up with the idea – and when? We begi...
The Transformative Power of Wonder & How Money REALLY Works - SYSK Choice
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to imagine life without sunglasses. So, who came up with the idea – and when? We begi...
The Surprising History and Psychology of Board Games & Cracking the Fitness Code
Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do happy couples have more sex or does having more sex make couples happy? This episode begins with ...
The Surprising History and Psychology of Board Games & Cracking the Fitness Code
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do happy couples have more sex or does having more sex make couples happy? This episode begins with ...
Ridiculous Rules of the English Language & How Infrastructure Keeps Cities Moving
Mon, 19 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
People prefer to pay for things with plastic more than cash today. While it is convenient, it create...
Ridiculous Rules of the English Language & How Infrastructure Keeps Cities Moving
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People prefer to pay for things with plastic more than cash today. While it is convenient, it create...
How to Get Unstuck & A New Approach to Longevity - SYSK Choice
Sat, 17 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Drinking water is what keeps you from becoming dehydrated. What you may not know is that there are o...
How to Get Unstuck & A New Approach to Longevity - SYSK Choice
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drinking water is what keeps you from becoming dehydrated. What you may not know is that there are o...
The Science Behind Your Intuition & How Things Get Made
Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A lot of people drink coffee in the morning to kickstart the day. Interestingly, how you drink it (w...
The Science Behind Your Intuition & How Things Get Made
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people drink coffee in the morning to kickstart the day. Interestingly, how you drink it (w...
How Apple Became a $3 Trillion Company & Why We Love to Laugh
Mon, 12 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It is so tempting. The gas pump clicks off indicating that your tank is full but there is that urge ...
How Apple Became a $3 Trillion Company & Why We Love to Laugh
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is so tempting. The gas pump clicks off indicating that your tank is full but there is that urge ...
How Things Became User Friendly & Effective Ways to Change People’s Minds - SYSK Choice
Sat, 10 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
If someone tells you how a book or movie ends - does it spoil the whole thing? Is it not worth watch...
How Things Became User Friendly & Effective Ways to Change People’s Minds - SYSK Choice
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If someone tells you how a book or movie ends - does it spoil the whole thing? Is it not worth watch...
The Many Ways Music Affects Your Brain & How Safe and Effective Are Your Meds?
Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Which side is your good side? You know, the side of your face you point toward the camera when someo...
The Many Ways Music Affects Your Brain & How Safe and Effective Are Your Meds?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which side is your good side? You know, the side of your face you point toward the camera when someo...
How the LIKE Button Changed the World & Weird Things Your Body Does
Mon, 05 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why is salmon pink? What is the shelf life of a Twinkie? What do almonds and peaches have in common?...
How the LIKE Button Changed the World & Weird Things Your Body Does
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is salmon pink? What is the shelf life of a Twinkie? What do almonds and peaches have in common?...
Why Parking is Such a Problem & How Microbes Influence Our Lives - SYSK Choice
Sat, 03 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Are you one of the many people who enjoys a morning cup of coffee? If so, listen to the beginning of...
Why Parking is Such a Problem & How Microbes Influence Our Lives - SYSK Choice
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of the many people who enjoys a morning cup of coffee? If so, listen to the beginning of...
Why Do We Exist? & More Than Friends: The Rise of Platonic Partners
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Want to get someone to like you – or like you more? If so, there is a simple thing you can do that...
Why Do We Exist? & More Than Friends: The Rise of Platonic Partners
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get someone to like you – or like you more? If so, there is a simple thing you can do that...
Water vs. Tech: How Moisture Ruins Your Devices & Why We Need Stress
Mon, 28 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Kibosh, chicanery, affluent and Seuss (as in Dr. Seuss) are words a lot of people mispronounce. This...
Water vs. Tech: How Moisture Ruins Your Devices & Why We Need Stress
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kibosh, chicanery, affluent and Seuss (as in Dr. Seuss) are words a lot of people mispronounce. This...
When to Quit and Walk Away & Why We Are Drawn to the Water - SYSK Choice
Sat, 26 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What is beginner’s luck? After all, it has a name so it must happen often enough to be a thing. B...
When to Quit and Walk Away & Why We Are Drawn to the Water - SYSK Choice
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is beginner’s luck? After all, it has a name so it must happen often enough to be a thing. B...
Your Brain on Screens: Myths and Facts & How Your Body Keeps You Alive
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You are familiar with the advice that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you are hungry becaus...
Your Brain on Screens: Myths and Facts & How Your Body Keeps You Alive
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are familiar with the advice that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you are hungry becaus...
How We Play: They Story of Fun and Games & The Cost of Not Sleeping Well
Mon, 21 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Since you were a child you have heard that it is important to wash your hands. But even if you do, y...
How We Play: They Story of Fun and Games & The Cost of Not Sleeping Well
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since you were a child you have heard that it is important to wash your hands. But even if you do, y...
How to Awaken Your Genius & Is Personality Change Possible? - SYSK Choice
Sat, 19 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
There is probably something you are worrying about right now. After all, that’s what we do – we ...
How to Awaken Your Genius & Is Personality Change Possible? - SYSK Choice
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is probably something you are worrying about right now. After all, that’s what we do – we ...
Always in a Hurry: The Illusion of Urgency & What You Never Knew About Your Neck
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Would you like to be more persuasive? Listen as I reveal what one expert says is the key to winning ...
Always in a Hurry: The Illusion of Urgency & What You Never Knew About Your Neck
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to be more persuasive? Listen as I reveal what one expert says is the key to winning ...
When to Take a Risk or Play it Safe & Why You Need More Muscle
Mon, 14 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why do airplanes have ashtrays if smoking is prohibited? Could someone open the airplane door in mid...
When to Take a Risk or Play it Safe & Why You Need More Muscle
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do airplanes have ashtrays if smoking is prohibited? Could someone open the airplane door in mid...
Proven Ways to Boost Confidence & How to Overcome Procrastination - SYSK Choice
Sat, 12 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Strange but true - people with difficult names to pronounce are discriminated against. It is often n...