Psychology and neuroscience professor ⁠Dorsa Amir⁠ goes over ⁠the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate⁠.

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Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠⁠⁠ explains that ⁠memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships⁠.

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Radio host ⁠Brad Smith⁠ and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past.

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Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Claire Hart⁠ shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psychological needs than having bad manners. Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠⁠ explains that memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships. Psychology and neuroscience professor Dorsa Amir goes over the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate. Radio host Brad Smith and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Author and mental health and disability researcher Dr. Corey McAuliffe discusses grief and her new book: 23 Dates with My Dead Dad. New York-based comedian and cat daddy Marty Cunnie talks about the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe. Psychology professor ⁠Cendri Hutcherson⁠ discusses how ⁠daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of work⁠.

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It's The Science Appliance and a special podcast-only episode of The Last Show. Man of science Dr. Daniel K. Riskin joins David to discuss Squatty Potties, echidna private parts, showers vs. growers, playing Jeopardy! together, and pizza. Oh, and they also cover the following science news stories:

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Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠⁠Braden Hall⁠⁠ reveals how ⁠narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling⁠.

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Marketing professor ⁠Dr. Ashley Hass⁠ – cofounder of ⁠the [Dis]connect Collective⁠ – discusses ⁠social media burnout⁠ and digital wellbeing.

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It's news from outer space and professor ⁠Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covering:

Listen to Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Based on his upcoming book ⁠Turning Away⁠, author and English professor ⁠Benjamin Saltzman⁠ chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do when someone is in need.

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Comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The two cover the following offbeat news stories:

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