Something You Should Know

SYSK Choice: The Evolution of Counting & Our Obsession With the Unexplained


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Water is amazing. Drink it and it keeps you alive. But did you know that drinking water can also make you smarter? This episode begins by explaining why that is and you may find the answer quite surprising. https://becausewater.com/7-reasons-staying-hydrated-makes-smarter/

 Anyone can count. It is one of the first things children learn to do. Yet figuring out how to count took a long time and involved a lot of differing theories about math and numbers. Marcus du Sautoy is professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford and author of the book How to Count to Infinity (https://amzn.to/3hCTgV6). He joins me to explain the fascinating history of counting, including why the invention of zero was so important and what infinity really is.

People who use online dating usually have a photo as part of their profile. And that photo has a lot to do with how successful you will be in your search for love. Listen as I explain what makes a good profile photo – and what doesn’t and why you may want to change yours. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/online-dating-profile-picture-research/

Many people apparently believe in aliens, UFO’s, Big Foot and other conspiracy theories. Yet, the evidence for these things is usually pretty flimsy. Cultural historian Colin Dickey decided to explore why people cling to their beliefs despite the lack of proof or a logical explanation. Colin is author of the book The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained (https://amzn.to/32VmaLO). He joins me to share his unique insight into this phenomenon.

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