Why Conventional Wisdom is Often Wrong & How Others Shape You Thoughts and Actions
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever talk to someone who is looking at their phone and they act as if they don’t even hear you? Th...
How Urges and Instincts Can Sabotage Your Success & What The Universe is Made Of
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have heard the poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. How poisonous? Will ea...
SYSK Choice: Spotting Lies to Get to the Truth & The Many Effects of Noise
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just how accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be correct a...
Serious Health Concerns with Kitchen Spices & Shortcuts to Solving Problems
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right holiday for co-workers can be a challenge. You don't want to spend too much but yo...
What We’ve Lost to the Internet For Better or Worse & How Money Makes You Happy
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? T...
SYSK Choice: How Saying Less Gets You More & Why Objective Reality is Not Your Reality
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard that it not a good idea to allow your dog to sleep on the bed. Despite what ...
Why English is Such a Weird Language & How Passive People Can Assert Themselves
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a male doctor who wears a tie, that tie could come into contact with you as your docto...
What Makes You Lucky or Unlucky & Why Some People Really Believe the Earth is Flat
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With people drinking more around the holiday season, it is important to realize that not all drinks ...
SYSK Choice: Avoiding Foodborne Illness & Brian Grazer’s Connection Secrets
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t struggle occasionally to remember important things – like names or passwords or what...
How to Focus on Your Strengths to Achieve Success & How to Handle All the Details of Life
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely heard the advice that you should get an annual physical exam from your doctor and yo...
Why Do We Experience Déjà Vu? & How Your Emotions Drive Your Actions
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your siblings have had an important impact on you, whether you realize it or not. This episode begin...
SYSK Choice: How to Fix Negative Behaviors In 4 Seconds & The Fascinating History of Halloween
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actuall...
How to Spot Bullsh*t When You Hear It & How to Diffuse and Resolve Any Conflict
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins wi...
The Myths and Science of Losing Weight & How Humans Have Redefined Nature
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at r...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Good Storytelling & Changing Jobs for Success
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually...
How Medical Breakthroughs Really Happen & The History of Clothes
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reas...
Consciousness: What It Means to be You & What Really Makes Every Dog Happy
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owni...
SYSK Choice: How to Figure Out Anything & The Art of Statistics
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you,...
Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could ...
Why Dating is So Hard and How to Fix It & Will We Soon Have a 4-Day Work Week?
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance - but is it? This episode begins w...
SYSK Choice: How Probability REALLY Works & Proven Ways to Master Motivation
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probabl...
How to Project Confidence and Competence & Answers to Fascinating Questions
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually get sick from being sad? Can prolonged sadness shorten your lifespan? A lot of peop...
The History and Future of Human Transportation & How to Speak Your Mind
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more ...
SYSK Choice: How to Boost Your Self Confidence & Avoiding Misapplied Intelligence
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can your employer boss spy on you? You bet they can! This episode begins by explaining just how far ...
Why People Snap & The Best Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even suc...
Why It’s So Hard to Eat Healthy & The Amazing Ways All Humans are Connected
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effec...
SYSK Choice: How to Not Do Stupid Things & How Appreciation Works
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I hav...
Why We Need Pain to Enjoy Pleasure & Are Humans Selfish or Cooperative?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call cu...
Why It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask & How We Determine Who and What is Beautiful
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but ...
SYSK Choice: Think Like an Ant When You Drive & Ways to Optimize Your Likability
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery sto...
The Interesting Science of Conversation & How to Handle Deadlines with Ease
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what t...
Life Skills for a Better Day Every Day & The Fascinating Story of Water
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt that urge to snoop or eavesdrop on someone? Actually, everyone does it. This epi...
SYSK Choice: Secrets of Self-Control & The Fascinating History of Blue Jeans
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could be cuter than a young child and a dog together? Yet, it could be a very dangerous situati...
How DNA Affects Almost Everything About You & Understanding Your Sense of Direction
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Putting nitrogen in your car’s tires (instead of just plain air) is kind of a trendy thing. If y...
What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be really happy? If so, it makes sense to ask happy people what makes them happy. So we begi...
SYSK Choice: The Importance of Skepticism & Sucking at Anything Can be Good
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a question for you if you wear a watch. Have you washed it recently? I bet not. So, this ep...
Why Too Much Pleasure Makes You Miserable & Strategies to Achieve Financial Wellbeing
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You already know how important a good night’s sleep is. But how much is enough? This episode begin...
Why Some People Choke Under Pressure & The Fascinating History of Food
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to save energy and money - but does doing things like turning off lights or unplugging a...
SYSK Choice: How to Make Money Doing What You Love & How Weather Forecasting Works
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about preventing skin cancer, you most likely think about sunscreen and limiting sun ...
The Secrets of Nonverbal Communication & Strategies to Make the Most of Your Contacts
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all that long ago, just about everyone had a landline home telephone. It had one phone number an...
The Real Difference Between Introverts and Extroverts & How Your Brain Processes Odors
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interruptions can be infuriating - especially at work. They can ruin your concentration and your pro...
SYSK Choice: Happiness Through Decluttering & The Magic of Calculus You Use Everyday
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by ...
The Purpose and Benefits of Gossip & The Cure for Busyness
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a br...
The Secrets of Happy Families & A Forensic Scientist on What Human Remains Tell Us
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are not a celebrity, how do you get a table at a busy restaurant that is all booked up? This ...
SYSK Choice: The Biggest Lies About Work & Achieving Financial Wellness
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Selling items on eBay can be fun and profitable. And there are a few little tricks than can make it ...
Learn to Be Luckier Instantly & How to Better Spend the Time You Have
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever watch a TV chef put seasoning on food? Often, they sprinkle the herbs and spices from high up? ...
Startling Ways Food Affects Your Brain and Body & Mastering the Art of Apologizing
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the sci...
SYSK Choice: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World & Amazing Extreme Animals
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original proble...
The Real Reasons People Drink Alcohol & How You Acquire Knowledge
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This epis...
How to Get People To Give You What You Want & The Amazing Benefits of Being In Nature
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with so...
SYSK Choice: The Surprising Power of Your Surroundings & How to Live Debt Free
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a muc...
How the Internet Alters Your Brain & Why You Should Let the World See Your Weirdness
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone doodles. It is just something we do, especially when listening to a boring speaker. Yet doo...
The Science of How You Spend Money & How to Set Boundaries People Will Respect
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like your signature? What message does it send to the people who see it? This episode begins ...
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Getting Hacked & Can AI Save Healthcare?
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can all do a little bit to improve our driving skills. For example, do you turn your headlights o...
Why Time Flies When You Are Having Fun & What Your Stuff Says About You
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wi-Fi is great except when the microwave oven is on. At least that is the case in my house. Wheneve...
Mysteries of the Human Body & Why You Should Know What Your Coworkers Earn
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps and lotions is “fragrance.” That doesn’...
SYSK Choice: How to Ask Great Questions & Escaping Your Emotional Baggage
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone know that texting and driving is dangerous. But why is it so much more dangerous than drivi...
The Science of Who You Love - and Why & What Strangers Do To You
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last several years, a lot of different kinds of salt have popped up on store shelves. It used...
Unusual Ways Technology Affects You & The Strange Science of Sweat
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side. Why? What’s the dif...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Mind and Brain Are Different & Understanding Insecurity
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who travels knows you often don’t sleep well on the first night at your new destination - e...
The Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life & What Does it Mean to Be Alive?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you order something online, do you then track the package to see where it is and when it is com...
Why Businesses Charge Sneaky Fees & Where Slang Comes From
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve washed your hands a million times. Yet there is a pretty good chance you are probably doing...
SYSK Choice: The Science Behind Aliens and UFOs & How to Deal With Gaslighting
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you neat or messy? You most likely have a preference for either a neat or a cluttered work envir...
Why Watching Sports Is Really Good for You & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moms have been passing down health and beauty advice for generations and some of it is just plain wr...
The Impact of Keeping Secrets & Why Unreturned Messages Drive Us Crazy
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to imagine a hot summer day without a can of soda or beer. Before the mid-60s those cans were a...
SYSK Choice: Why Great Ideas Fail First & Compulsion Investigated
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what happens to your brain when you are sleeping? In a sense, a cleaning crew gets in th...
The Human Need to Own Things & The Origins of American Cuisine
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had déjà vu - that feeling that what you are experiencing now, you have experienced ...
How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World & Expert Strategies For Managing Time
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does music affect your feelings and emotions? This episode begins by looking at some interesting...
SYSK Choice: Completely Control Your Time & Perfect Health for Your Pet
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It just happens that sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow th...
How to Have More Good Days (and Fewer Bad Ones) & Amazing Facts You Haven’t Heard
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs are fascinating. The things they do, the ways they behave are so interesting to watch. Plus, th...
What Are You Afraid of and Why? & Communication Strategies To Make You Influential
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask people what their favorite number is and you will get a lot of different answers. But if you ask...
SYSK Choice: The Power of an Alter Ego & Fascinating Moon Facts
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have brothers or sisters, you probably know that sibling relationships change as we move from...
Why You Deceive Yourself and How That’s a Good Thing & The Science of Flirting
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when we all started using reusable grocery bags and there was a big concern about germs and...
Desire: Why You Want What You Want & How Evolution Made You Who You Are
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hold a strand of spaghetti at each end and break it in 2. It cannot be done. And this puzzle has mys...
SYSK Choice: Optimize Your Memory & How to Get the Love You Want
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the advice that couples should have a date night. That’s common advice to help keep...
How to Stop Worrying, Be Confident and Make Friends & The Power of Awe and Wonder
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has it ever happened that your cellphone rang or buzzed but when you checked it had not? It was a ph...
The Hidden Price of Bargain Shopping & How to Stop a Common Cause of Illness
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A kiss is so much more than just a kiss. It turns out kissing sends messages to the person you are k...
SYSK Choice: Being Wealthy vs Rich & Mastering Conversation
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice those people who shop at the grocery store and sometimes changes their mind and take ite...
How To Reverse Engineer Your Way to Success & Why You Couldn’t Live Without Houseflies
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skill, practice and hard work are often considered the cornerstones of success. Maybe. However, one ...
How to Be Much More Interesting & A Fascinating Approach to Managing Your Money
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your cellphone or tablet to the beach or the pool is a risky proposition. If it drops into th...
SYSK Choice: Stories Behind Our Favorite Tech & Health vs Healthcare
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had that experience of driving and all of a sudden seeing a motorcycle that “came ou...
How Amazon Got So Big, So Fast & The Epidemic of Workplace Anxiety
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At our house, we take our shoes off when we come in from outside and it turns out to be a good idea....
The Fascinating Science of Color & What You Need to Know About Your Tap Water?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could possibly be the difference between all the zillions of shampoos on the market? If you wan...
SYSK Choice: What Makes Us Human & Proven Natural Remedies
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’d probably all like to be more persuasive. And there is one little sentence to tack on to the e...
Characteristics of Successful Relationships & The Power of Unlearning And Rethinking
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a smart phone, you can take a photo of anything, anytime, anywhere. So this episode st...
Why You Think You Are Smarter Than You Are & Just How Healthy Are Restaurant Meals?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you are feeling stressed or need a little reassurance there is someone you need to call - ...
SYSK Choice: Dumb Money Moves Smart People Make & Optimizing Your Attitude
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often people who deal with the public as part of their job often begin to believe that people in gen...
How Digital Communication Messes Things Up & The Extraordinary Evolution of Our Food
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to medical advice, a doctor is supposed to know what is truth and what is myth. Howeve...
Why You Are Not the Person You Think You Are & How Beverages Affect You
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t wear decent sunglasses outside, you are asking for trouble. Just ask any eye doctor. ...
SYSK Choice: How to Fix a Broken Heart & A Journey Through Numbers
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is different but when I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie...
How to Achieve Any Goal According to Science & What Is Life? A Nobel Prize Winner Explains
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noise levels are increasing, and all that noise can have a lot of negative effects on your health an...
Proven Ways to Be More Persuasive & The Surprising Truth About Recycling
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you saw someone walking down the street and they were not swinging their arms, you would think it...
SYSK Choice: The Hidden World Inside Your Home & How to Lower Your Set Point Weight
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel pain or some ache in your body, you likely reach for a Tylenol. And it turns out that ...
How to Push Past Your Limits to Achieve More & Why Rest is So Misunderstood
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You are more likely to be happy if your friends are happy- and even if your friend’s friends are h...
Do We Really Have Free Will? & How to Handle Rejection Better
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are only children at a social disadvantage? It has long been thought that children who grow up with ...
SYSK Choice: Why More Is Never Enough & What You Never Knew About Spices
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t have a cellphone? It is hard to find someone who doesn’t have one with them all the ...
The 2 Ways Rich People Acquire Their Wealth & Why We Act Out of Spite
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smile! Why? Because smiling offers a lot of benefits. This episode begins with a discussion on all t...
The Most Successful Ways to Find Love & What Makes the Human Voice So Amazing
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know music has an effect on us. One effect it has that you may not be aware of is how it impa...
SYSK Choice: Surprising Unconscious Influences on Our Behavior & The Power of Blitzscaling
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conventional wisdom is that you should get a physical exam every year with your doctor. Should you r...
How Flaws in Your Brain Make You a Better Person & Is Personal Privacy Dead?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With public restrooms, there is a definite YUCK factor. Still, when it comes to choosing which stall...