Smile or Swagger? The Science of What Really Turns Us On

Dive into the sultry science of attraction with me as we unpack a sizzling study from the University of British Columbia. Turns out, that charming smile or confident strut might not be the golden ticket to romance we thought it was. Join us for a cheeky exploration of what facial expressions really make hearts race and why. Spoiler: It's not all about the grin!

References:

(1) Happy guys finish last, says new study on sexual attractiveness. 2011. https://news.ubc.ca/2011/05/24/happy-guys-finish-last-says-new-study-on-sexual-attractiveness/

Curve Appeal: The Sassy Science of Seductive Spines

Unravel the sultry science behind the curve! Dive into the sassy world of lordotic postures, discover how a simple arch of the back can signal so much more than you think, and learn why your relationship might just be at stake. Get ready to blend sensuality with sarcasm in this cheeky deep dive for the young and curious!

References:

(1) Sexual Receptivity Signal of Lordosis Posture and Intra-Sexual Competition in Women. 2022. https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/3/1/5

(2) “What a Girl Wants”: What Can We Learn From Animal Models of Female Sexual Motivation? 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6763560/#:~:text=The%20lordosis%20posture%20facilitates%20penile,(i.e.%2C%20sexual%20receptivity).

Why Your Genius Friend Isn't a MillionaireIn this episode, we dive into the intriguing relationship between intelligence and earnings. Are the top earners really the brainiest of the bunch? Let's debunk some myths!

References:

(1) The plateauing of cognitive ability among top earners. 2023. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1735826/FULLTEXT01.pdf

(2) The highest earning men aren’t especially intelligent. What explains their success? 2023. https://bigthink.com/the-present/highest-earning-men-intelligent/#:~:text=Intelligence%20among%20the%20top%205,%2C%20ambition%2C%20and%20emotional%20intelligence.

Discover how love's in the air, literally, as we explore scientific findings on breath-revealing attraction, and how you can use this scented knowledge in dating and relationships. Swipe right for breath?

References:

(1) How your breath could reveal your sexual attraction, Telegraph, 2022. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/04/30/breath-could-reveal-sexual-attraction/

(2) Breath chemical markers of sexual arousal in humans. 2022. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-10325-6

Degrees of Freedom: Why you should consider self-education and online learning

🎓 Universities: Pricey Pits of Debt. 💰 Choose Freedom with Online Learning! 🌐 Ditch Old School & Get Relevant Skills. Your Future, Your Way! 🚀

As of 2021, Americans collectively owed over $1.7 trillion in student loans. Let that sink in – that's almost the GDP of Canada.

References:

(1) Report: Historically Low Increases in Average Published Tuition Prices Amid the Pandemic Report: Historically Low Increases in Average Published Tuition Prices Amid the Pandemic – Newsroom (collegeboard.org)

(2) Only 25% of those with student loans went to graduate school—but they owe around 50% of all student debt https://www.bing.com/search?q=As+of+2021%2C+Americans+collectively+owed+over+%241.7+trillion&cvid=eb786e55901640e5bb0939db036261de&aqs=edge..69i57.526j0j9&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531

(3) Taking a skills-based approach to building the future workforce https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/taking-a-skills-based-approach-to-building-the-future-workforce

(4) Kent Walker on X: "In our own hiring, we will now treat these new career certificates as the equivalent of a four-year degree for related roles." / X (twitter.com)