The Sapio Files

Did you know that it only takes 50 milliseconds for your brain to develop an opinion on something new? This week, we take a look at the science of snap judgments and the implications of making them too quickly. How is our subconscious at work? What can we do to become more aware of these instant opinions and subconscious biases that lead to them? What happens the 30% of the time that our snap judgments lead us astray? Join us as we answer all of these questions, PLUS confront our own subconscious biases, this week!

We hope you all enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day last weekend! This week, we take a closer look at the popular holiday. Who was St. Patrick? What are the holiday's religious and cultural roots? How has the holiday morphed over the years? What does it teach us about Irish culture and where does it mislead us? Where do we get our traditions from? What's the deal with leprechauns and other folklore, and how did they become part of this holiday? We dig into all these questions and more this week! 

It's the episode of your dreams! This week, we are digging into that crazy phenomenon that happens while we sleep-- our dreams. Why do we dream? How can we analyze our dreams? What did some of the most famous psychologists of the past have to say about dreams-- and what do we find problematic about their ideas?Join us this week as we discuss the science of dreaming, types of dreams, psychological schools of thought on dreaming, dream imagery analysis, and our own interpretations of dreams this week!

Last week, when discussing the reactions she had to Dr. Seuss during her childhood, Caela referred to herself as "The Queen of Unpopular Opinions". So, naturally, we thought we'd give her a platform to share some more of these unpopular opinions! This week, we discuss our quirks, pet peeves, and opinions that are just unpopular (or perhaps very popular, depending on your view). Join us as we discuss popular foods, activities, and entertainment that we just don't get; favorites that surprise people; and, of course, Caela's infamous Frosty the Snowman rant! 

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!" - Dr. Seuss

Happy Read Across America Week, Sapiophiles! This week is a nation-wide celebration of children's literature, focusing on one of the foremost children's authors of the 20th century, Dr. Seuss. So, we thought it only fitting to take some of our favorite Dr. Seuss works and other children's books, and break down the lessons we've learned from them. Join us as we discuss our favorite Dr. Seuss books, how the themes in these books can be applicable to life as a child or as an adult, and what you might have missed your first time reading them. Plus, we give you a rundown of some of our other favorites in children's literature!

With Valentine's Day having just passed, love is on everyone's mind. But what is love? Why is it that everyone seems to define it differently? Why does one simple word have so many diverse meanings? What can we do to expand our capacity for all types of love? This week, we are exploring the six greek words for love and the ways in which those six types of love differ. Plus, our suggestions for looking beyond the obvious romantic love to find love in unexpected places!

We're back and we're coming to you from Canada this week!!
Have you ever noticed that even the most intelligent people tend to fall into the camps of "math person" or "language person"? This week, your very literary hosts are joined by a fantastically math-minded guest host, ready to tell all about the actual relevance of math in the world and the different ways in which we can interpret life through a mathematical or literary lens. Find out why it's so important to have friends with different intellectual strengths. Whether you were a math person or a language person in school, this episode is eye-opening and helps answer some of the questions we've all had along the way. 

This week, we lighten it up as we talk about guilty pleasures! What makes them "guilty"? Why do people feel the need to justify the things that make them happy? We take a look at some of the most common guilty pleasures and what makes them so enjoyable. Plus, we share all of our own favorite guilty pleasures! 

It's a privilege to be back this week, talking about... privilege! In what ways have we been given privilege? Why is privilege often invisible to those who have it? We are breaking down the privilege conversation this week as we discuss why privilege is a tough topic for many people, ways we can change the narrative to make the discussion more inclusive, types of privilege in today's society, what many people do not notice about privilege, the many privileges that we've been given, and our thoughts on how we (and you!) can own and use our privileges to make the world a little better every day! 

Happy New Year! We are excited to be back for 2019, and we're kicking things off with a guest host-- joining us to talk about lessons we can take from sports and apply to our everyday lives. How have sports impacted each of us? Why are they so ubiquitous--constantly growing in popularity in all corners of the world? How can they provide lessons for us in life-- even for those who have never played a sport? Why are sports cliches so prevalent and why are they so effective? What sports movies have touched us? Find out this week on The Sapio Files!