SYSK Choice: The Secrets to Speaking With Confidence & Valuable Food Safety Tips
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think of all the batteries you use in your home for all your remotes and clocks and flashlights. We ...
How Your Memory Works and Sometimes Doesn’t & What Humans Are Made Of
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The simple act of touching other people – by hugging or a high five or putting your arm around som...
What Makes People Like You & The Power and Benefits of Asking for What You Need
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you see a really good dancer? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? ...
SYSK Choice: How to Be Ready for Your Big Moment & Making Sense of Statistics
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there potholes? Did you know there actually is a “pothole season” when they are more lik...
What Makes Food Delicious & The Fight Against Quackery
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The freezer in your kitchen is not especially kind to the ice cream you store in it – or many othe...
The Upside of Being Taken For A Sucker & Why Projects Are Often Late and Over-Budget
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We start this episode with some interesting things worth knowing about your credit card including wh...
SYSK Choice: The Complexities of Ownership & What Money Really Is
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much gold is on our planet? And have we found most of it? This episode begins with some fascinat...
The Importance of Small Talk & Why You Do What You Do
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you have eyebrows? Like everything else, they must have a purpose – there must be a reason....
Easy Ways to Rid Toxins From Your Home & Secrets to Having a Happy Pet
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely had the experience of walking into a room for something – and then forgetting why....
SYSK Choice: Why Half of Life is a Total Mystery & How The News Affects Us
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely noticed that men – and teenage boys – will sometimes act foolishly in front of a...
What’s Wrong With Healthcare & How Restaurants Work and Why So Many Fail
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can dirt be good for you? This episode begins with the proven benefits of playing in the dirt –...
How to Think Outside Your Brain & Proven Secrets to A Long and Fulfilling Life
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings seek out novelty. That’s a good thing in many ways – but it is also troublesome. Th...
SYSK Choice: How to Solve a Problem by Reframing It & Understanding Behavioral Bias
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone makes mistakes. Still, it would be nice if we could all make fewer of them. This episode be...
Understanding The Hacker's Mind & Your Ever Shrinking Attention Span
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be smarter, thinner and better looking than you think you are? This episode begins with a ...
Inventions That Changed Your World & How to Make Better Love and Money Decisions
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are they called marshmallows? Where did the name Spam come from? Is there alligator in Gatorade?...
SYSK Choice: Critical Steps to Quality Sleep & The Secret to Productive Disagreements
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some people tend to over-apologize. They even apologize for things that are not their fault. I start...
Harnessing the Voice Inside Your Head & How to Shape a Perfect Meeting
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you see a construction site where there is sandblasting going on, you probably shouldn’t hang...
Our Fascination With Butts & What Makes A Good Apology (and A Bad One)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pitch of your voice sends a message. Often when you are nervous or stressed, the pitch goes up a...
SYSK Choice: Why You Are Prone to Financial Mistakes & Why Time is Just a Mirage
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Is it ever too late?” Perhaps there are goals in your life ...
The Proven Benefits of Having More Fun & How We Tamed Electricity
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a way to turbocharge your will power when you are faced with tempt...
The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Backstories of Your Favorite Songs
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are all stuffed up with a cold or the flu or Covid, it can be very hard to sleep because yo...
SYSK Choice: What Influences How Food Tastes & How Habits Work
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard about pheromones, right? Supposedly they can make you more appealing. In fact, some p...
Amazing Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do & Is Fasting Really Healthy?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be happy – but maybe not too happy. This episode begins by explaining how too much ...
What Really Influences What You Purchase & The Benefits of Being Bold
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you use a public restroom, is it better to use a paper towel or an air dryer to dry your hands?...
SYSK Choice: How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions & What Influences Our Preferences
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we yawn? You might think it is because we are tired or bored. However, according to some rese...
How to Move On From a Setback & The Interesting Way Trends Come and Go
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You mother likely told you to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or the flu. So, what is the...
Why The Right Words Matter & How to Stop Avoiding Stuff
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is something about feeling appreciated that feels so very good. However, there is one big prob...
SYSK Choice: Why We Dream & How to Be Personal in a Digital World
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of theories and myths about alcohol and how not to fall victim to its effects. For e...
The Power of Rituals & The Reason People Hate to Exercise
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smiling is a universal expression of happiness. Even babies born blind smile. So, what does smiling ...
The Microchip Shortage and How it Affects You & Why Smart People Make Bad Choices
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Still need to get some holiday shopping done? One of the biggest stressors is trying to find a parki...
SYSK Choice: How to Train a Human (or Dog) & Why English Has Changed
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are taught that jealousy and envy are not particularly productive emotions. Well, maybe – and m...
Where Christmas Traditions Come From & How to Talk With Children
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you go to a restaurant, there are some things you may not want to touch. Why? Well, because the...
The Surprising Benefits of Religion & What Living In Outer Space Does To A Person
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Especially around the holidays, wouldn’t it be great if you could get more done in less time? List...
SYSK Choice: Making Good On Your Best Intentions & What Your Brain Is Doing Now
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas season is full of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some facts about Ch...
How to Optimize Your Argument Skills & Tips to Instantly Improve Your Writing
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is when we are most likely to give to those less fortunate. However, if you are g...
How to Sleep Like You’ve Never Slept Before & Sharpening Your Assertiveness Skills
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. For many years every pillow and mattress...
SYSK Choice: The Science Behind Human Quirks & Why Counting is Complicated
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the holiday season, you likely use a lot of power strips to plug in lights and decorations. T...
Why You Need to Play More & The Good News and Bad News About Habits
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FedEx logo is legendary. It has won countless awards. Everyone who knows about logos says it is ...
How Scarcity Influences What You Buy & How Social Media Clouds Your Perception
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your doctor is supposed to wash his or her hands between patients. But sometimes doctors forget. Wou...
SYSK Choice: The Good and Bad in Human Nature & Let’s Rethink Your Daily Routine
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People didn’t always eat cereal for breakfast. In fact, the idea really didn’t catch on until th...
Why We Are So Often Wrong & How to Dial Down Anxiety
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it seem that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? It is right when the room is fu...
What You Didn’t Know About Skin Care Products & Why We Measure Everything
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being neat is generally considered a good thing. But is neater, better? This episode begins with a l...
SYSK Choice: John Cleese’s Guide to Creativity & The Role Chance Plays in Your Life
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People make judgements about you the minute the lay eyes on you. This episode begins by explaining h...
The Secret to Being More Resilient & Why Thrill Seekers Do What They Do
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teenage lovers hold hands but as people get older, we see it less and less. And that may be a bad th...
How Cars Changed The World & What's Going On In Your Unconscious Mind?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having bad posture not only impacts how you appear to others, it can also have an effect on your phy...
SYSK Choice: Why Emotional Agility is So Important & Is Earth Safe from Asteroids?
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are i...
The Trouble With Clutter & The Appeal of Pop Culture
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters. Thi...
How to Make The Biggest Decision of Your Life & Curiosities of The Human Mind
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reaso...
SYSK Choice: Money Tips to Help You Save & How Building Design Impacts You
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be diffi...
The 4 Stages of Mastering Any Big Change & The Latest In The War On Cancer
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make you ...
The Fascinating World of Boredom & The Origins of Halloween Customs
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Mo...
SYSK Choice: Why Everyone’s Perception is Unique & How to Outsmart Your Smartphone
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever ...
Why Little Things Really Matter In Relationships & Cool and Weird Stories About Cemeteries
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain w...
How Your Body Clock Really Controls Your Life & Exciting New Trends in Entrepreneurship
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something mo...
SYSK Choice: The Key Elements of Kindness & What Science Really Is
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence makes you more attractive. It just does. So, I begin this episode by offering a short lis...
Quitting: How To Know When To Walk Away & Why Some People Love Conspiracy Theories
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do the following symptoms have in common: Tiredness, dizziness, stomach issues, headaches, dry ...
Why We Have Phobias & Why Dogs Behave The Way They Do
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is always tempting to try to impress people and show them how fabulous you are – or your child ...
SYSK Choice: Why It’s a Miracle We Are Here & How Thoughts Affect Your Movement
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The humble sandwich has been around for thousands of years and eaten all over the world in one form ...
The Science Behind Your Weird Thoughts and Habits & Your Power to Influence Others
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are facing a big decision, you should sleep on it first. That is common advice. But is there ...
How to Train People to Respect Your Boundaries & How to Tackle Big Decisions in Life
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you project yourself to be? It’s an important question if you want to convince someone of s...
SYSK Choice: The Innovation Delusion & Handy Physics Answers to Everyday Life
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with a fascinating example of just how amazing the human mind is. You see, how ...
Odd Quirks of the Human Brain & A Peek Behind the Scenes of Air Travel
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely never ordered a milkshake from room service at a hotel because milkshakes are most l...
What It Means To Be Rich & What You Never Knew About Your Heart
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's weird but true that a lot of people’s behavior can actually change just because they wear sun...
SYSK Choice: What REALLY Makes You an Individual & How Exercise is Medicine
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We call them expiration dates when referring to dates on food packages but they aren’t all reall...
How to Stop Overthinking and Move On & Why AI Will Not Take Over The World
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the world. While there are many things you can do to reduce your r...
How To Get All Your Important Stuff Done & Busting Popular Food Myths
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an iPhone user, you may have noticed that some of your texts show up in blue and some sho...
SYSK Choice: Your Mindset About Money & How Looks Matter
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s pretty clear that the placebo effect is a real thing even though we don’t understand it ver...
Why You Love The Music You Love & The Horrible Things You Tell Yourself
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you have to take a test and you don’t know the answer, the conventional advice is to go with ...
Surprising Ways Being Indoors Affects You & The Lazy Way to Get Things Done
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably been in a situation where you felt shy. As a result, you probably held back and ...
SYSK Choice: Are Winning Streaks A Real Thing? & How to Stay Focused When Distracted
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves ketchup – or so it seems. In fact, it is one of the most universally loved foods in...
The Amazing YouTube Success Story & Why We Behave the Way We Do
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your mother told you not to lie. After all, lying is dishonest. More importantly, it may also be bad...
How to Learn Anything So It Sticks & Peculiarities of the Human Brain
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You just might want to take your car keys to bed with you at night. Why? This episode begins with an...
SYSK Choice: How Food Companies Skew What We Eat & How to Avoid Tech Stress
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since watching a scary movie can be so stressful and even unpleasant – why do people do it? This e...
How to Make and Improve Friendships & Why English Can Get So Confusing
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“ I wish I got more emails!” – said no one ever. Many of us start the day wading through email...
How Batteries Changed the World & Why Status and Culture Matter
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who cooks on a grill has wondered why it is that hot dogs come in packages of ten while hot d...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Sense of Smell is So Important & Why Your Bucket List is Time-Sensitive
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you save things that take up space that you know you will never, ever use again? This episode beg...
The Problem With Being Too Nice & Mastering Everyday Negotiations
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably don’t think of the Internet as an actual place but it really is – sort of. All of o...
How You Treat People Affects Your Health & How A Simple Surprise Can Change Your Life Forever
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with a new idea there c...
SYSK Choice: Fascinating Benefits of Insects & Having Everything is Rarely Enough
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have never found over-the-counter cough and cold medicine to be very effective at relieving sympto...
How to Organize, Prioritize and Get Things Done & How to Achieve Peak Performance
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a good thing you learned math in school. Why? Because when you apply math to pizza, you will ...
Why You Eat The Way You Do & Why We All Love a Good Mystery
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought your relationship with your cellphone was a bit over the top? This episode beg...
SYSK Choice: How to Deal With FOMO & Optimizing Your Immunity
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The typewriter keyboard was invented in the 1800s. Today, the layout of the letters on a computer ke...
How to Tell What Someone is REALLY Thinking & The Mystery and Lore of Shipwrecks
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is an old adage that "opposites attract." And you do sometimes see couples that seem to prove ...
The Power of Being Humble in a Narcissistic World & Where Stars Come From
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have a night where your dreams seem really vivid and maybe even disturbing? This episode begins...
SYSK Choice: Unusual Facts You Never Knew & Your Solution to Too Much Paper
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a barbecue? Still, there are some dangers with outdoor cooking. For instance, wh...
What Love Does To You & The Oddities of Death
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how great ideas and solutions often come to you in the shower? This episode be...
Is Junk Food Really So Bad? & How Buildings Affect Your Health and Behavior
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could drink without getting drunk? Or at least feel the effects of alcohol less? One pro...
SYSK Choice: The Survival of the Friendliest & The Quickest Way to be Debt Free
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your typical meeting involves people sitting in chairs talking. For many meetings, there may be a be...
What Makes You The Person You Are & Understanding Extreme Weather
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever get a song in your head but you can’t remember the title? This episode begins with a simple t...
Toxic Positivity and The Harm It Causes & What’s Your Real Biological Age?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times did your mother tell you not to swim for half an hour after you eat or not to scratch...
SYSK Choice: The Evolution of Counting & Our Obsession With the Unexplained
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Water is amazing. Drink it and it keeps you alive. But did you know that drinking water can also mak...
Why Some People Stand Up to Bullies and Others Don’t & Where Idioms Come From
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like there is always new research coming out about the benefits of coffee. This episode begins...
Is The Shopping Mall Dead? & When Less Is Really More
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely heard people say that having a dog is good for you. Usually, dog lovers say that. So...
SYSK Choice: How to Get the Truth From Anyone & Fascinating Bird Facts
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you took driver’s education, you probably remember being told to keep your hands at 10:00 o’c...
Why The Negativity Effect Rules Your Life & What You Never Knew About Liquids
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably hate when people don’t respond to your emails, right? Well, you may be part of the pr...
Bonus Episode: Why We Must Defeat Climate Change and How to Do It
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The earth is getting warmer and the consequences of that have already begun to impact us all. Today,...
What Happens When You Love Things Instead of People & What Will Likely Kill You
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dog owners love it when their dog kisses them on the face. But is it really safe? This episode begin...
SYSK Choice: Understanding Time and Space & The Steps to a Perfect Apology
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being healthy takes a lot of work. But maybe it doesn’t always have to. This episode begins with s...
Understanding Taste and Flavor & Why It’s Good To Get Angry - Sometimes
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins wi...
How to Avoid The Summer Travel Chaos & Preventing Regrets About Money
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that as soon as you get your car washed, a bird will find it and leave a nice big poop on ...