Something You Should Know

How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media


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Chances are, your home is full of things you don’t use, don’t need, and maybe don’t even recognize. Listen to the start of this episode and you’ll discover a simple list of household items you can toss out today — without a second thought. Clearing them out will free up space and make room for what truly matters. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-in-your-home-to-get-rid-of_n_4748455

Even the brightest minds can make surprisingly poor choices — sometimes with disastrous results. Panic plays a role, but there are also subtle psychological traps and quirks of human behavior that push smart people toward bad choices. Here to talk about this is Christopher J. Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida and author of the book Catastrophe!: How Psychology Explains Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse (https://amzn.to/3VKFHaF).

Spending hours on social media can slowly reshape how you see the world — and it can even become addictive. That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, a social media influencer and author of Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception (https://amzn.to/3EnuzsM). In this eye-opening conversation, Brian shares his personal journey through social media addiction and explains what happens in your brain every time you click “Like.” This is an essential listen for anyone worried about their own screen time — or concerned about how much time their kids spend online.

What happens to your pets if you pass away before they do? The answer may surprise you — and it’s not as simple as putting it in your will. Listen and discover the essential steps to ensure your furry friends are cared for exactly as you wish, no matter what happens to you. http://pettrustlawyer.squarespace.com/

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Something You Should KnowBy Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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