Why We Do What We Do

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Why We Do What We Do episodes

February 07, 2019 090 | Gestalt (Gesundheit) | Why We Do What We Do
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28 min
January 31, 2019 089 | Chelation Therapy For Autism: A Dangerous Myth | Why We Do What We Do
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34 min
January 22, 2019 088 | Lobotomies as Psychotherapy │ Why We Do What We Do
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42 min
January 18, 2019 087 | Super Color Vision: Human Tetrachromats │ Why We Do What We Do
Some people are born with superhuman color vision. But do they even know that they have it? How well can humans use an extra set of cones? Learn about this rare genetic condition which just might enable people to see beyond the scope of the normal human visual field! Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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37 min
January 09, 2019 086 | A Horse that Could Math! │ Why We Do What We Do
There once was an awesome horse... Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at [email protected], through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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36 min
January 03, 2019 085 | 5:1 is the Magic Number│ Why We Do What We Do
Do you say more negative or positive things? Do people say more negative or positive things to you? Listen in to learn about some of the fascinating research on this simple strategy that can predict whether relationships will succeed or fail, train athletes, and improve business.

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50 min
December 27, 2018 084 | The Psychology of ASMR│ Why We Do What We Do
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a psychological event characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin. It has been compared with auditory-tactile synesthesia and may overlap with frisson, and today Abraham and RyanO are diving into the psychology behind it!

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41 min
December 19, 2018 083 | Dog Breeds & Personalities │ Why We Do What We Do
Are certain dogs more likely to be aggressive? What do we ACTUALLY know about dog personalities? Can they be changed?

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50 min
December 13, 2018 082 | How Much Can Sommeliers Sense? │ Why We Do What We Do
How do wine experts do their job? How many different flavors can a sommelier detect? Abraham and RyanO dive into the research on wine-tasting and the science (or lack thereof) of sommeliers. Learn about all of the ways we conditions our senses to taste more than we "taste."

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53 min
December 05, 2018 081 | Why is Fluency Important? Part 2: An Interview With Dr. Donny Newsome │ Why We Do What We Do
Following up with part 1, Abraham interviews Dr. Donny Newsome, a founding director of Fit Learning, on the topic of fluency. Every wonder what it is, why it matters, or how to become fluent? Listen in and discover the science and future directions of education.

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47 min

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