The term "OCD" often gets thrown around lightly by people describing their affinity for neatness, but actual obsessive-compulsive disorder is a serious condition that goes well beyond just cleaning and counting.
The term "OCD" often gets thrown around lightly by people describing their affinity for neatness, but actual obsessive-compulsive disorder is a serious condition that goes well beyond just cleaning and counting.
Empathy is important for understanding the feelings and problems of other, but when do we develop it?
Empathy is important for understanding the feelings and problems of other, but when do we develop it?
2018x4 Alien Hand Syndrome: When a Limb Goes Rogue Episode overview
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2018 Feb 11
What would you do if your hand seemed to develop a mind of its own, beyond your control?
What would you do if your hand seemed to develop a mind of its own, beyond your control?
2018x5 Me, Myself, and I: Dissociative Identity Disorder Episode overview
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2018 Feb 15
Edward Norton and Jim Carrey might be charming actors, but their film portrayals of people with multiple personalities aren’t even close to accurate.
Edward Norton and Jim Carrey might be charming actors, but their film portrayals of people with multiple personalities aren’t even close to accurate.
2018x6 Occupational Burnout: When Work Becomes Overwhelming Episode overview
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2018 Feb 18
Even if you like your job, it’s not unusual to feel "burnout." But the idea of what that means has evolved over time.
Even if you like your job, it’s not unusual to feel "burnout." But the idea of what that means has evolved over time.
2018x7 Juvenoia: The Psychology Behind Millennial-Bashing Episode overview
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2018 Feb 22
If you hate avocado-toast-loving, technology-addicted millennials, you might hate them for the wrong reasons.
If you hate avocado-toast-loving, technology-addicted millennials, you might hate them for the wrong reasons.
2018x8 Are You Doomed to Turn Into Your Parents? Episode overview
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2018 Feb 25
Worried about turning into your parents? Hank unpacks the connection between personality, genetics, and upbringing. Ultimately, though, you are your own person.
Worried about turning into your parents? Hank unpacks the connection between personality, genetics, and upbringing. Ultimately, though, you are your own person.
Subliminal advertising would be every advertiser’s perfect fantasy and every consumer’s worst nightmare… if it really worked.
Subliminal advertising would be every advertiser’s perfect fantasy and every consumer’s worst nightmare… if it really worked.
2018x10 Tourette Syndrome: What Makes People Tic? Episode overview
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2018 Már 01
The internet is full of all sorts of wild claims about shadow governments, lizard people, and the shape of the earth. How can these stories inspire tin foil hats despite hard evidence against them?
The internet is full of all sorts of wild claims about shadow governments, lizard people, and the shape of the earth. How can these stories inspire tin foil hats despite hard evidence against them?
2018x11 Why Do So Many People Believe in Conspiracy Theories? Episode overview
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2018 Már 05
The internet is full of all sorts of wild claims about shadow governments, lizard people, and the shape of the earth. How can these stories inspire tin foil hats despite hard evidence against them?
The internet is full of all sorts of wild claims about shadow governments, lizard people, and the shape of the earth. How can these stories inspire tin foil hats despite hard evidence against them?
2018x12 The Real Reason Kids Have Imaginary Friends Episode overview
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2018 Már 08
You might be concerned with your kids talking to their invisible friends, but those imaginary friends might have some positive impacts on your kids.
You might be concerned with your kids talking to their invisible friends, but those imaginary friends might have some positive impacts on your kids.
2018x13 Would You Be Able to See Through Superman's Disguise? Episode overview
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2018 Már 12
You might have wondered if putting on or taking off glasses is enough to completely transform Clark Kent/Superman’s appearance. Researchers have looked into this, and the result is pretty surprising.
You might have wondered if putting on or taking off glasses is enough to completely transform Clark Kent/Superman’s appearance. Researchers have looked into this, and the result is pretty surprising.
2018x14 What Many People Get Wrong About Schizophrenia Episode overview
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2018 Már 15
Scientists have learned a great deal about schizophrenia in the past few decades, but public perception of the disorder is still often rooted in outdated myths.
Scientists have learned a great deal about schizophrenia in the past few decades, but public perception of the disorder is still often rooted in outdated myths.
Midlife crises are a common plot device in films, TV shows, and books. Like most psychological phenomena, though, they don’t always get it quite right.
Midlife crises are a common plot device in films, TV shows, and books. Like most psychological phenomena, though, they don’t always get it quite right.
From cinnamon to Tide pods, “challenge videos” are dangerous. So why do people do them?
From cinnamon to Tide pods, “challenge videos” are dangerous. So why do people do them?
2018x22 Does Having Abusive Parents Mean You'll Become One? Episode overview
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2018 Ápr 15
Growing up in a violent household creates the risk of perpetuating that violence later in life, but is it avoidable?
Growing up in a violent household creates the risk of perpetuating that violence later in life, but is it avoidable?
2018x23 How Doctors Accidentally Discovered Psychiatric Drugs Episode overview
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2018 Ápr 19
The brain is incredibly complex and things just go wrong sometimes, but scientists have managed to create effective medications... with the help of a few happy accidents.
The brain is incredibly complex and things just go wrong sometimes, but scientists have managed to create effective medications... with the help of a few happy accidents.
2018x24 Should You Stop Saying 'Like' and 'Um'? Episode overview
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2018 Ápr 22
Y’know lots of people say you shouldn’t use, like...filler words, but uh, should you really like, stop using them?
Y’know lots of people say you shouldn’t use, like...filler words, but uh, should you really like, stop using them?
It seems like stimulants and hyperactivity shouldn't mix, so why are they so often prescribed to treat ADHD?
It seems like stimulants and hyperactivity shouldn't mix, so why are they so often prescribed to treat ADHD?
2018x26 The Dangerous History of Electroconvulsive Therapy Episode overview
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2018 Ápr 29
We’ve had a number of false starts that did more harm than good to figure out new treatments, and ECT is one of those treatments which came from a complicated history.
We’ve had a number of false starts that did more harm than good to figure out new treatments, and ECT is one of those treatments which came from a complicated history.
2018x27 The Complex Bond Between Hoarders and Their Stuff Episode overview
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2018 Máj 02
We all struggle with clutter, but something quite distinct might be happening in the brains of those who have the hoarding disorder.
We all struggle with clutter, but something quite distinct might be happening in the brains of those who have the hoarding disorder.
2018x28 Is Passive-Aggressiveness a Personality Disorder? Episode overview
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2018 Máj 05
You might have a roommate who rolls their eyes a lot and leaves sassy sticky notes all over the place, but no matter how frustrating it is, it’s probably not a personality disorder.
You might have a roommate who rolls their eyes a lot and leaves sassy sticky notes all over the place, but no matter how frustrating it is, it’s probably not a personality disorder.
Whether you get it from standing on the top of Mount Everest or watching a video about the size of the universe on SciShow Space, awe can be a powerful, transformative emotion.
Whether you get it from standing on the top of Mount Everest or watching a video about the size of the universe on SciShow Space, awe can be a powerful, transformative emotion.
Are millennials addicted to their phones? Is that even a thing that can happen?!
Are millennials addicted to their phones? Is that even a thing that can happen?!
2018x31 Why Do So Many People Share and Believe Fake News? Episode overview
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2018 Máj 16
Fake news spreads across the Internet like wildfire, and might even spread more quickly than real news!
Fake news spreads across the Internet like wildfire, and might even spread more quickly than real news!
2018x32 Is Cheese Really as Addictive as Cocaine? Episode overview
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2018 Máj 19
Every so often, a headline pops up comparing cheese to cocaine. The reality of the situation is far more complex—and a lot less dire—than these articles might suggest.
Every so often, a headline pops up comparing cheese to cocaine. The reality of the situation is far more complex—and a lot less dire—than these articles might suggest.
If, when your childhood pet passed away, your father remarked, “Well, I’ll be dog-gone,” you might be the victim of a dad joke. Fortunately, dad jokes might actually be a good thing.
If, when your childhood pet passed away, your father remarked, “Well, I’ll be dog-gone,” you might be the victim of a dad joke. Fortunately, dad jokes might actually be a good thing.
You might love your good, sweet pupper, but can you ever truly be sure if they love you back?
You might love your good, sweet pupper, but can you ever truly be sure if they love you back?
2018x36 How Liver Problems Can Lead to Brain Disease Episode overview
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2018 Jún 03
We tend to focus on the brain in psychology, but it's part of an entire system! Other organs, even your liver, play a big role in psychological health.
We tend to focus on the brain in psychology, but it's part of an entire system! Other organs, even your liver, play a big role in psychological health.
An excessive amount of alcohol can cause lots of problems, but lots of people drink fairly regularly without any of these problems. So, how do you know when you drink too much?
An excessive amount of alcohol can cause lots of problems, but lots of people drink fairly regularly without any of these problems. So, how do you know when you drink too much?
2018x38 What Happens in the Brain During a Coma? Episode overview
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2018 Jún 10
Patients in comas might look like they’re sleeping, but there are pretty fascinating things happening inside of their heads.
Patients in comas might look like they’re sleeping, but there are pretty fascinating things happening inside of their heads.
2018x39 Not Every Egomaniac Has Narcissistic Personality Disorder Episode overview
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2018 Jún 14
Professionally diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder is difficult for psychologists, partially because anyone who might have it just thinks they’re great!
Professionally diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder is difficult for psychologists, partially because anyone who might have it just thinks they’re great!
Most of us experience specific fears at one point or another, like of death or the future, but psychologists believe there might be one underlying fear from which all others originate.
Most of us experience specific fears at one point or another, like of death or the future, but psychologists believe there might be one underlying fear from which all others originate.
2018x42 Can Moving Your Eyes Re-Code Your Memories? Episode overview
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2018 Jún 24
The simple eye movements involved in EMDR therapy are supposed to help you reprocess traumatic memories, but does it actually work?
The simple eye movements involved in EMDR therapy are supposed to help you reprocess traumatic memories, but does it actually work?
2018x43 We Were Super Wrong About Mental Illness: The DSM's Origin Story Episode overview
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2018 Jún 29
We reference the DSM pretty frequently on SciShow Psych, and for good reason: it’s considered the gold standard for professional mental health diagnosis in the United States, but it was an interesting journey to get there.
We reference the DSM pretty frequently on SciShow Psych, and for good reason: it’s considered the gold standard for professional mental health diagnosis in the United States, but it was an interesting journey to get there.
2018x44 What 100,000+ Children Taught Us About Neglect in Early Childhood Episode overview
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2018 Jún 31
Neglect in the first few years of a child’s life can have many adverse consequences, and one of the largest studies on these effects occurred after the Romanian Revolution in 1989.
Neglect in the first few years of a child’s life can have many adverse consequences, and one of the largest studies on these effects occurred after the Romanian Revolution in 1989.
2018x45 What Your Dance Moves Say About Who You Are Episode overview
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2018 Júl 04
Psychologists think that you can learn a lot about people just by watching them boogie!
Psychologists think that you can learn a lot about people just by watching them boogie!
2018x46 The Real Reason You're Always Losing Your Keys Episode overview
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2018 Júl 07
Do you often lose things like your keys? Psychology can explain not only why it happens, but also some ways to combat that.
Do you often lose things like your keys? Psychology can explain not only why it happens, but also some ways to combat that.
2018x47 What Does Facebook Really Know About Your Personality? Episode overview
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2018 Júl 11
Facebook has access to extensive data about its millions of users across the world, but what exactly can they learn from that information?
Facebook has access to extensive data about its millions of users across the world, but what exactly can they learn from that information?
2018x48 Why Is It Important to Express Your Feelings? Episode overview
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2018 Júl 14
Expressing your emotions is important—not just for your mental health, but for your physical health as well.
Expressing your emotions is important—not just for your mental health, but for your physical health as well.
You might have felt the time passes more quickly as you get older, but why we feel like that?
You might have felt the time passes more quickly as you get older, but why we feel like that?
2018x51 How to Get Over That Broken Heart—But Also Learn From It Episode overview
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2018 Júl 25
Scientists today think reason and emotion aren’t at odds like they’ve traditionally been presented, and even rely on each other to help us get through this thing called life.
Scientists today think reason and emotion aren’t at odds like they’ve traditionally been presented, and even rely on each other to help us get through this thing called life.
It’s not a huge surprise that nature is beneficial to our mental health. But why?
It’s not a huge surprise that nature is beneficial to our mental health. But why?
2018x54 Why Does Pet Therapy Work? (It's Not Just Cute Dogs) Episode overview
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2018 Aug 05
Many studies have shown that pets can relieve anxiety, stress, and provide comfort, but why pet therapy is effective has a lot more to do with us than our furry pals.
Many studies have shown that pets can relieve anxiety, stress, and provide comfort, but why pet therapy is effective has a lot more to do with us than our furry pals.
2018x55 What If Your Ears Switched Sides of Your Head? Episode overview
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2018 Aug 09
We can tell which direction a sound is coming from using just two ears, but how do we do that? What would happen if our ears switched sides?
We can tell which direction a sound is coming from using just two ears, but how do we do that? What would happen if our ears switched sides?
2018x56 Brain Hacks to Make Your Food Taste Better Episode overview
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2018 Aug 12
It’s common knowledge that our sense of taste is tied to our sense of smell, right? But our brains are complex and taste is also tied to our senses of touch, sight, and even hearing.
It’s common knowledge that our sense of taste is tied to our sense of smell, right? But our brains are complex and taste is also tied to our senses of touch, sight, and even hearing.
2018x57 What Do "Smart Pills" Really Do to Your Brain? Episode overview
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2018 Aug 16
Nootropics are a group of chemicals that supposedly make you “smarter” without any side-effects. But don’t rush into it yet! It might be still too experimental to test it out.
Nootropics are a group of chemicals that supposedly make you “smarter” without any side-effects. But don’t rush into it yet! It might be still too experimental to test it out.
How much does the presence of other people affect our willingness to step in when someone needs help?
How much does the presence of other people affect our willingness to step in when someone needs help?
2018x59 How Different Types of Alcohol Affect Your Emotions Episode overview
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2018 Aug 23
Despite popular belief, different types of drinks shouldn’t make you feel any differently because they’re all ethanol. Our brains are complicated, though, and there’s more to the story than just the drink itself.
Despite popular belief, different types of drinks shouldn’t make you feel any differently because they’re all ethanol. Our brains are complicated, though, and there’s more to the story than just the drink itself.
2018x60 Why Pregnancy Makes You Forgetful... but Helps Your Baby Episode overview
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2018 Aug 26
Baby brain, pregnancy brain, momnesia—the fogginess that can appear during pregnancy goes by many names, but memory loss is only one of the changes that occurs while the brain prepares for an upcoming baby.
Baby brain, pregnancy brain, momnesia—the fogginess that can appear during pregnancy goes by many names, but memory loss is only one of the changes that occurs while the brain prepares for an upcoming baby.
2018x61 Will Video Games Eventually Replace Your Therapist? Episode overview
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2018 Aug 30
You might have heard that video games are bad for you, but psychologists think they might be a useful therapeutic tool for improving some people’s mental health.
You might have heard that video games are bad for you, but psychologists think they might be a useful therapeutic tool for improving some people’s mental health.
2018x62 When Waking up After Decades Turned out to Be Temporary Episode overview
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2018 Sze 02
Around 1917, an unknown illness dubbed "sleeping sickness" caused people to suffer severe sleepiness and delirium. Some even became paralyzed for decades until a temporary cure was .. show full overview
Around 1917, an unknown illness dubbed "sleeping sickness" caused people to suffer severe sleepiness and delirium. Some even became paralyzed for decades until a temporary cure was discovered in the 1960s. The story of this illness is tragic but offered new insight into how our brains function.
2018x63 How Auditory Illusions Trick Your Brain into Hearing Things Episode overview
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2018 Sze 06
Your brain relies a lot on context to tell you what sounds are bouncing around in your ears, and without enough of that context it can get a little confused.
Your brain relies a lot on context to tell you what sounds are bouncing around in your ears, and without enough of that context it can get a little confused.
2018x64 To Heal the Brain, Sometimes We Need to Damage It Episode overview
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2018 Sze 09
Brain damage is usually a bad thing, but sometimes the best option is actually to damage the brain in very specific ways.
Brain damage is usually a bad thing, but sometimes the best option is actually to damage the brain in very specific ways.
2018x65 Why Do You Sabotage Yourself Before a Big Test? - Self-Handicapping Episode overview
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2018 Sze 13
It’s pretty common to procrastinate before a big exam or an important presentation, and those self-handicapping has to do with protecting yourself from negative feelings.
It’s pretty common to procrastinate before a big exam or an important presentation, and those self-handicapping has to do with protecting yourself from negative feelings.
2018x66 How Twitter Bots Use Psychology to Fool You Episode overview
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2018 Sze 16
Whether in a good way or a bad way, Twitter bots use psychology to trick you.
Whether in a good way or a bad way, Twitter bots use psychology to trick you.
2018x67 What Does Pornography Do to Your Brain? Episode overview
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2018 Sze 20
Watching pornography won’t make you go blind, but research indicates it may affect your brain—for better and for worse.
Watching pornography won’t make you go blind, but research indicates it may affect your brain—for better and for worse.
Oh hey, seems like reverse psychology works to motivate you to check out this video! Now, let us explain how it works.
Oh hey, seems like reverse psychology works to motivate you to check out this video! Now, let us explain how it works.
2018x70 Why People Are Sending Themselves Hate Messages Episode overview
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2018 Sze 30
You might be familiar with the concept of self-harm, but it isn’t just physical. As it turns out, people can harm themselves through the anonymity of the internet.
You might be familiar with the concept of self-harm, but it isn’t just physical. As it turns out, people can harm themselves through the anonymity of the internet.
2018x71 Did We Just Figure Out How to Program a Brain? Episode overview
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2018 Okt 03
Scientists have developed a new way to activate neurons in the brain, which brings us one step closer to being able to program those big, meaty computers on top of our necks.
Scientists have developed a new way to activate neurons in the brain, which brings us one step closer to being able to program those big, meaty computers on top of our necks.
In some cartoons, the one with a bigger brain is often described as "smart," but is it true in real life?
In some cartoons, the one with a bigger brain is often described as "smart," but is it true in real life?
2018x75 Can You Really Tell if Someone is Lying to You? Episode overview
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2018 Okt 17
The internet is full of tips, tricks, and strategies to tell when somebody is lying, but the reality of lie detection isn't quite as clean and definitive as it is on TV.
The internet is full of tips, tricks, and strategies to tell when somebody is lying, but the reality of lie detection isn't quite as clean and definitive as it is on TV.
2018x76 Why Just Smiling Could Make You Feel Happier Episode overview
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2018 Okt 20
Being happy makes you smile, but that might just work the other way around, too.
Being happy makes you smile, but that might just work the other way around, too.
2018x77 How To Make Eyewitness Testimony More Reliable Episode overview
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2018 Okt 24
Eyewitness testimony can be really important when investigating crimes, but how can we make them more reliable?
Eyewitness testimony can be really important when investigating crimes, but how can we make them more reliable?
It’s easy to assume that people who join cults have something wrong with them, but usually the people who join cults are just like the rest of us. So, how does it happen?
It’s easy to assume that people who join cults have something wrong with them, but usually the people who join cults are just like the rest of us. So, how does it happen?
2018x79 Real Pain and 'Explosive' Brains | Fibromyalgia Episode overview
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2018 Nov 02
Fibromyalgia is not a well-understood malady, but scientists are making breakthroughs that could eventually help pin down both the causes and the cures.
Fibromyalgia is not a well-understood malady, but scientists are making breakthroughs that could eventually help pin down both the causes and the cures.
2018x80 Why We're Bad at Guessing Other People's Motives Episode overview
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2018 Nov 04
Reading someone’s mind is an impossible task, but even just guessing at why they do the things they do is a lot harder than it might seem.
Reading someone’s mind is an impossible task, but even just guessing at why they do the things they do is a lot harder than it might seem.
2018x81 Is Everyone A Little Bit Racist? - Implicit Bias Episode overview
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2018 Nov 08
Many companies have offered diversity trainings to teach their employees about implicit biases. But what does that mean, and is it really helping anything?
Many companies have offered diversity trainings to teach their employees about implicit biases. But what does that mean, and is it really helping anything?
It doesn’t make much sense when we try to hide our good deeds, even though we know that we would get rewards from doing something good. Scientists are trying to solve this our bizarre behavior by using game theory.
It doesn’t make much sense when we try to hide our good deeds, even though we know that we would get rewards from doing something good. Scientists are trying to solve this our bizarre behavior by using game theory.
2018x83 Why Do Good People Sometimes Do Bad Things? Episode overview
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2018 Nov 15
Sometimes knowing you’re a good person might make you more susceptible to doing not so good things.
Sometimes knowing you’re a good person might make you more susceptible to doing not so good things.
2018x84 Why Comic Sans Isn't the Worst Font Ever Episode overview
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2018 Nov 18
Nothing can undo the invention of Comic Sans, but that may not be a bad thing since it seems to be helping people with dyslexia.
Nothing can undo the invention of Comic Sans, but that may not be a bad thing since it seems to be helping people with dyslexia.
2018x85 Why Our Brains Recognize Faces So Easily... or Fail at It Episode overview
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2018 Nov 22
We are constantly recognizing faces countless times a day, but how do our brains distinguish those faces so easily?
We are constantly recognizing faces countless times a day, but how do our brains distinguish those faces so easily?
2018x86 Why the Way Back Feels Shorter (Even When it Isn't) Episode overview
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2018 Nov 25
You might have felt that coming back from somewhere seems to take less time than getting there did. But why?
You might have felt that coming back from somewhere seems to take less time than getting there did. But why?
2018x87 Why You'll Never See Your Eyes Move in a Mirror Episode overview
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2018 Nov 29
Your brain does a lot to smooth out your visual experience of the world… including the closest thing we have to time travel.
Your brain does a lot to smooth out your visual experience of the world… including the closest thing we have to time travel.
You might not be able to completely reverse a person’s stance on any given issue, but you might be able to change their mind a little by presenting your argument in just the right way.
You might not be able to completely reverse a person’s stance on any given issue, but you might be able to change their mind a little by presenting your argument in just the right way.
2018x89 Do Weighted Blankets Really Do Anything? Episode overview
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2018 Dec 05
If you’ve used a weighted blanket before, you might have felt how weirdly comforting it is, but can it actually help your mental health?
If you’ve used a weighted blanket before, you might have felt how weirdly comforting it is, but can it actually help your mental health?
Loneliness isn’t much fun, but it might also be harmful to your heart—not just in a metaphorical sense, but your actual physical heart, as well as some of your body's other functions.
Loneliness isn’t much fun, but it might also be harmful to your heart—not just in a metaphorical sense, but your actual physical heart, as well as some of your body's other functions.
2018x92 Why Having a Baby Can Cause Depression in Both Parents Episode overview
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2018 Dec 15
Having a baby is almost always stressful, but it can sometimes be worse than that, and postpartum depression doesn’t just affect mothers.
Having a baby is almost always stressful, but it can sometimes be worse than that, and postpartum depression doesn’t just affect mothers.
2018x93 Why You Might Not Want to Be 'The Smart Kid' Episode overview
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2018 Dec 19
Whether or not you think of yourself as "the smart kid" might affect your grades a lot more than how smart you are.
Whether or not you think of yourself as "the smart kid" might affect your grades a lot more than how smart you are.
2018x94 3 Baffling Depression Treatments and Why They Might Work Episode overview
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2018 Dec 22
Scientists have found some effective alternative treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, but they are not exactly sure why these treatments work.
Scientists have found some effective alternative treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression, but they are not exactly sure why these treatments work.
2018x95 Why Do You Feel Like You're Being Watched? Episode overview
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2018 Dec 26
Sometimes it just feels like someone is staring at you, even if you can’t see them. It can be annoying, but our brains have a reason for it.
Sometimes it just feels like someone is staring at you, even if you can’t see them. It can be annoying, but our brains have a reason for it.
2018x96 How Facing Your Fears Can Help You Conquer Them Episode overview
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2018 Dec 29
You may have heard that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, but there’s a little more to it than that.
You may have heard that facing your fears is the best way to overcome them, but there’s a little more to it than that.
2018x97 The Benefits of Being Easily Distracted Episode overview
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2018 03
We place a lot of value on productivity, and being distracted can lower your performance on specific tasks. But it turns out that getting distracted once in a while can actually be a good thing!
We place a lot of value on productivity, and being distracted can lower your performance on specific tasks. But it turns out that getting distracted once in a while can actually be a good thing!
2018x98 What It's Like to Have a Near-Perfect Memory Episode overview
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2018 06
Having a perfect memory sounds like the most amazing thing ever, but there's also a downside of having hyperthymesia.
Having a perfect memory sounds like the most amazing thing ever, but there's also a downside of having hyperthymesia.
2018x99 Why You Probably Can't Predict Your Own Happiness Episode overview
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2018 10
Humans generally have a good idea of whether something will make us happy or unhappy, but it turns out we’re not great at knowing exactly how much.
Humans generally have a good idea of whether something will make us happy or unhappy, but it turns out we’re not great at knowing exactly how much.
2018x100 The Science of the 36 Questions That Help People Fall in Love Episode overview
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2018 13
A study that included 36 questions which can allegedly be used to fall in love with a stranger made the news rounds a while back, but the actual science isn’t that simple—and falling in love was never the point of the questions.
A study that included 36 questions which can allegedly be used to fall in love with a stranger made the news rounds a while back, but the actual science isn’t that simple—and falling in love was never the point of the questions.
2018x101 Why Being Introverted Doesn't Make You Antisocial - Antisocial Personality Disorder Episode overview
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2018 17
Introverts can often feel antisocial, but they are not always the same thing. In fact, psychologists found that they have great differences in their brain’s structure and function.
Introverts can often feel antisocial, but they are not always the same thing. In fact, psychologists found that they have great differences in their brain’s structure and function.
2018x103 Why People Do So Many Weird Things on the Internet - Compilation Episode overview
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2018 27
The internet has given us access to a wealth of information about humanity, including about those big weird brains that make us who we are.
The internet has given us access to a wealth of information about humanity, including about those big weird brains that make us who we are.
2018x104Season finale How to Keep Power from Going to Your Head Episode overview
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2018 31
The famous British historian Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” And science tends to agree, but how we can prevent power from going to our heads?
The famous British historian Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” And science tends to agree, but how we can prevent power from going to our heads?
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