How The Room You Are In Affects Health and Performance & How to Do What Really Matters
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has felt shy. It really depends on the situation. So how can you get over your shyness so y...
SYSK Choice: The Quirkiness of Genius & How Cats Work
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TV networks manipulate programs to make more time for commercials – a LOT more time. I’ll discus...
Hacks to Learn Better & Quirks of Your Brain That Drive You Crazy
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you keep your car keys at night? This episode begins with an explanation as to why you migh...
Uncommon Knowledge You Need to Know & How to Handle All the Paper in Your Life
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor cooking and eating can be fun and tasty. Still, there are some potential dangers we all need...
SYSK Choice: The REAL Motives Behind Our Actions & How Modern Manners Work
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horr...
Where Great Ideas Come From & How Diet Affects Your Mood and Mental Health
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have blue eyes, you are related to me! That is just one of the fascinating things I discuss a...
The Amazing Power of Being Friendly & The Smart Way to Get Out of Debt Fast
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of having a meeting, you probably imagine sitting in a room around a table. You may ...
SYSK Choice: Effective Ways to Deal With Jerks & A Guide to Awesome Smartphone Photos
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you sigh? Usually it is because you feel relief or you are sad or tired. But it turns out the...
How to Count to Infinity & Why People Believe in Aliens and Other Unbelievable Things
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You already know it is important to drink water to stay healthy. And it also appears that drinking w...
How to Get People To Tell the Truth & What You Never Knew About Birds
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you learned to drive, you were likely told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’clock and 2:00 o’c...
SYSK Choice: Getting Beyond Revenge & How We Misthink Money
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t sing or carry a tune? Kids are often told that and it c...
How the Internet Has Changed Our Language & Kids and Screens – How Much is Too Much?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever put a little more gasoline into your tank after the nozzle has shut itself off? If so,...
Is Processed Food Really That Bad? & Why We Love to Drive
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a way to drink without getting drunk or feeling the effects of alcohol? Kinda. This episode...
SYSK Choice: The Secrets of Being Fascinating & Amazing Household Hacks You Never Knew
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget w...
Understanding the Science and Mysteries of the Universe & How to Create a Powerful Apology
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of times it seems that being healthy takes a lot of work. This episode begins with some really...
What Everyone Needs to Know About Design & The Science of Conversation
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice that the more money you have in your wallet, the more likely you are to spend it? Well, ...
SYSK Choice: Why Timing REALLY is Everything & How We Lie and Why
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, it’s great to want more money but if you don’t have the time to enjoy it – what’s the ...
The Fascinating Ways Things Spread & How Technology Controls You – If You Let It
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to get someone to disclose more about themselves? This episode begins with a ve...
How DNA Works and How It Solves Crimes & Understanding Food Culture
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you hate it when you put on a mask to go out in public and your glasses get all fogged up? T...
SYSK Choice: How to Have a Voice You’ll Love & Proven Money Strategies for Every Day
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often find yourself in the slowest line at the supermarket? Me too. Is it bad luck or just yo...
Understanding Your Passion and Purpose & Why Messy Relationships Are Often the Best
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people really love spicy food. Why? This episode begins with an explanation of that and what to...
How to Make Change in Life That Really Stick & The Dangers of Relying on Experts
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People tend to like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often o...
SYSK Choice: Amazing Ways Genes Affect Your Behavior & How Calming Your Brain Makes You Stronger
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you keep stuff? You know, things from your past that you have a hard time giving up even though y...
How to Stop Your Thoughts From Ruining Your Day & How to Take Better Care of Your Skin
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you are in the drive-through or waiting for a train to pass, is it better to turn off your car’...
Behind the Scenes of White House Diplomacy & How to Take Advantage of Lucky Moments
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do dolphins really have their own language? Why is it warmer in the summer? Does lightning ever stri...
SYSK Choice: Proven Ways to Be Instantly Happier & The Magic of Math
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You probably think you are a good driver. But what do other people think about your driving? Listen ...
How to Change Your Personality & How to Manage The Faster Speed of Life
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever gotten a paper cut (and who hasn’t), you may have wondered why a tiny little cut ...
How Your Indoor Environment Affect Who You Are & Amazing Ways Language Works
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has had that "pins and needles" feeling when your foot or arm falls asleep. Why does it hap...
SYSK Choice: How to Change a Habit & How to Be More Courageous
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can manipulate your brain to change your mood. How? Biofeedback. For example, when you are happy...
Understanding Hunger to Help You Lose Weight & Secrets of Successful Relationships
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do when you get a fever? Some people say you should take medicine to knock it down –...
Why You Should Stop Giving Advice & Why It is So Hard To Admit You Are Wrong
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People often say they are attracted to people who have a good sense of humor. But it is actually mor...
SYSK Choice: Controlling the Flow of Time & How Influential Parenting Works
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you talk to your partner, there is something you do – or don’t do, that can predict with am...
The Amazing Benefits of Breathing Properly How to Make Better Decisions
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like getting robocalls on your phone? Of course you don’t. So this episode begins with a si...
How to Get Things Done Without Stressing Out & What Other People Really Think of You
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Could driving while dehydrated be as dangerous as driving while drunk? This episode begins with some...
SYSK Choice: How to Cook on the Grill Perfectly & The Importance of Asking Good Questions
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just like food, medications have expiration dates. But just how accurate are those dates? Is it bett...
The Science of Persuasion & Understanding How the World Works
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some days it is just hard to get up and get going. So this episode begins with some interesting ways...
How to Find True and Lasting Happiness & The Truly Amazing World of Mushrooms
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does a full moon really bring out craziness in people? Does it cause more car accidents and hospital...
SYSK Choice: Simple Strategies for a Great Relationship & How to Better Use Your Mind
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While it is hard NOT to get angry sometimes, anger can take a toll on your health and lifespan. I’...
How to Negotiate by Asking the Right Questions & The Fascinating Science of Walking
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Smells can have a really interesting effect on you. They can make you happy, improve concentration a...
How Self-Confidence Really Works & One Thing You Can Do to Be More Careful Online
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some foods get a bad rap – and undeservedly so. This episode begins with a list of foods you proba...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Perceptions Often Deceive You & How Smart People Fall Victim to Fraud
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever put your car in “Drive” while it is still rolling backwards a little bit? People d...
Who Actually Discovered Fire and Other Amazing Firsts & How to Find A Job Now
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is a bicyclist's nightmare – dooring! It is when someone in a car along the side of the road op...
How to Stop Eating Plastic (and You Eat a Lot) & Understanding Your Cognitive Bias
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every year a lot of pedestrians crossing the street get hit by cars. So if you are out walking aroun...
SYSK Choice: How to Heal Emotional Injury & How Trust Works
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you use a wire brush to clean your outdoor grill – you should stop because someone could get hu...
How to Deal with Defensive People & Understanding the Mother-Son Relationship
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are names so hard to remember? This episode begins with an explanation and an experiment that ex...
Interesting Secrets of Great Entrepreneurs & How to Speak in Public Like a Pro
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Birds are building nests and laying eggs all over the place this time of year. And you have probably...
SYSK Choice: How to Learn Anything Better and Faster & Are People Inherently Good or Evil?
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of misophonia? It’s a real thing. If you have it, that means that certain soun...
The Benefits of Doing Nothing (or At Least Less) & When Math Goes Terribly Wrong
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a headache that seemingly came on for no apparent reason? This episode begins with...
What Happens When You Stop Complaining & How to Make Worry Work For You
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You probably never think about it until you get a rental car – but why do some cars have the gas t...
SYSK Choice: A Little Known Secret for Success & Why Perfection is So Overrated
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you swear? Sometimes – at least for some of us – it is hard NOT to. And it just may be approp...
The Science of Friendship & What You Need to Know About Computer Coding
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You probably aren’t spending as much time outside as you used to and that can be a big problem. Th...
The Power of Validating a Person’s Feelings & How to Develop Mental Toughness
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since you only have one chance to make a good first impression, this episode begins with some scient...
SYSK Choice: How You Got Your Personality & Why You Click With Some People
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Noise is more than just annoying. Noise can affect your health, your work and your mood. This episod...
How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist & How Coffee Became the World’s Beverage
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know you shouldn’t go food shopping when you are hungry because you will end up buying more ju...
Common Medical Practices You Should Stop Doing & What Happens if You Have No Will
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be more attractive? There has actually been some interesting research on what makes people a...
SYSK Choice: Fixing Flaws in Your Thinking & the Good News About Failure
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many grocery stores now boast that they sell “locally grown” produce. Perhaps you’ve wondered ...
How to Make Money Quickly in a Crisis & Why We Are Getting Fatter and How to Stop It
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to solve your problems may be to pretend they are someone else’s. This episode begins...
Why You Have So Much Stuff and What to Do With It & How To Be A Great Communicator
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Need something to pass the time? This episode begins with an activity you and the family can do that...
SYSK Choice: Is There Life After Death? & The Good News About Procrastination
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I suspect we all mispronounce words from time to time. Either we learned them wrong or we get lazy. ...
What You Need to Know About Cars and How to Buy One & How to Stop Overthinking
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to hear some really good and solid advice that will make your life simpler and easier...
How to Solve Problems Before They Happen & How to Be Productive Working From Home
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you just hate it when you burn your tongue from drinking or eating something too hot? This e...
SYSK Choice: How to Be More Persuasive & Networking Strategies That Really Work
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you head up the entrance ramp on a freeway, you have to really “floor it” to get y...
How the Human Mind Learns New Things & Finding Hope in the Coronavirus Crisis
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While it’s natural to brag a little about your kids or your job or anything else you are proud of....
How to Get People to Instantly Like You & How Complaining Makes You Stupid
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying at home with nowhere to go can certainly put you in a bad mood. So this episode begins with ...
SYSK Choice: Interesting Math of Everyday Life & Lose Weight Without Dieting
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that coffee can help you think and focus and can even improve your mood – especia...
How to Change Anyone’s Mind & Could Machines Really Take Over the World?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably been eating peanut butter since you were a kid. And that turns out to be a really ...
The Psychology of Self-Deception & How Weather Really Works
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an iPhone, you have likely struggled moving the cursor around in a text message or email...
SYSK Choice: Weird Things that Influence What You Eat & How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to stand in downtown Detroit and start walking south for as long as it took, what is the...
How to Be the Best at Anything & Why It’s Hard to Ask for Help (But Do It Anyway)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good dancer? Some of it is subjective but there is one particular body part that seems ...
What You May Not Know About the Food You Eat & How to Get Out of a Rut
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of items you buy at the grocery store are actually a lot cheaper at the drug store. This episo...
SYSK Choice: What It Means To Be Spiritual & Taming Your Survival Instinct
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you cleaned your credit or debit cards? Or the remote for the TV? There are a...
How to Deal with People Who Drive You Crazy & How Colors Affect Your Behavior
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yawning is contagious. We have all experienced that. What’s interesting though is when you notice ...
Fascinating Secrets of the Universe & How to Handle Workplace Bullies
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a big decision to make, all kinds of things can influence that decision. But one thing...
SYSK Choice: If Your Walls Could Talk & The Power of Positive Confrontation
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that as you age, your mental function declines. But when does that begin? Age 40? 50?...
How to Give and Take Criticism & Ways to Make Your Relationship Happier – Instantly
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you take a photo of your passport and keep it on your phone? That’s just one of several...
A Better Way to Solve A Problem & How Human Biases Affect Your Decisions
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could make fewer of them? This episode b...
SYSK Choice: A Peek Inside the Heart of the Internet & Self-Discipline Hacks to Achieve Success
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? What’s the best way to stop the hiccups? We ...
Great Strategies to Maximize Your Money & New Technologies that Will Change Your Life
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? This episode begins by revealing why it i...
Why Your Fingers Get Pruney When Wet & How to Use Online Reviews Effectively
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to sign-off an email? Well, it depends on what you want the outcome to be but i...
SYSK Choice: Psyching Yourself Up for Anything & Surviving Family Get-Togethers
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared hal...
The Rules to Play the Game of Life & How to Be an Effective Parent in the 21st Century
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is all gasoline the same? Actually, there is a difference. This episode begins with an explanation o...
Why You Spend Money the Way You Do & The Benefits of Adding More Pleasure to Your Life
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They tell you on airplane that in the event of an emergency an oxygen mask will drop from the ceilin...
SYSK Choice: How Technology Changes You For the Better & Medical “Truths” That Are False
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The number of parents of who spank their kids as a means of discipline has dropped significantly ove...
What You Didn’t Know About Good Sleep & How to Disagree Productively
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us tend to over-apologize. This episode begins with an explanation of why we do it and why ...
The Best Way to Keep Love Alive & A Scientific Approach to Achieve Any Goal
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know you’ve watched a sleeping dog twitch and move it's feet like it is running. So, is it just ...
SYSK Choice: How Self Aware Are You? & How Your 5 Senses Affect Your Behavior
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New clothes are not necessarily CLEAN clothes. In fact, there is a good chance other people have wor...
How to Make Money Selling Your Old Stuff & What’s Wrong with How You Sleep
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fun to play the lottery. If you do, you probably spend more on it than you think. This episod...
How Negative Events Control Your Life & Why It is So Hard (For Some) To Lose Weight
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you hate it when people ignore your emails? Well, there may be something you are doing in yo...
SYSK Choice: Your $100 Startup & Why Overworking Doesn’t Work
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every credit card bill comes with a due date. And if you pay the balance every month by the due date...
Understanding Physical Intelligence & How Small Changes Create New Habits
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you breathe through your mouth you are doing it all wrong. This episode begins with a discussion ...
Great Relationship Advice from a Divorce Lawyer & Your Fascinating Sense of Taste
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of “Imposter Syndrome?” It’s that feeling that you don’t really deserve the s...
SYSK Choice: Daydream and Doodle Your Way to Success & The Artistry of Video Games
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People who overeat tend to do so at the same time on the same days. This episode begins with me tell...
The Curious Forces That Make You Who You Are & How to Explain Anything to Anyone
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to music is more than just a pleasant experience. It is also good for you in several ways....
The Amazing Benefits of Moving Your Body & Why You Should Talk to More Strangers
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When a woman cries it can have a dramatic effect on a man. Not only because she is sad but also beca...
SYSK Choice: The Value of Criticism & Instantly Make Your Relationship Better
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to keep your fresh cut flowers, fresher? My grandmother always said put aspirin in the water an...
How Biological Clocks Control Your Life & Why Most Meetings Are a Waste of Time
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? The chances of them sticking for a long time are pretty sl...
Where Your Personality Comes From & The Good News About Procrastination
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you just found out over the holidays, finding the right gift to someone can be difficult. However...
SYSK Choice: How to Spot a Liar & How to Write Anything Better
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your favorite sleep position? It turns out that one sleep position is better than the other...
The Interesting Math of Life and Death & Understanding the Science of Consciousness
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Flattery works – if you know how to do it right. So this episode begins with a discussion on how ...
How Trust Works & Taking Back Healthcare
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people can’t imagine exercise without having their cellphone. You can listen to music, text a...