Mike Carruthers

Well, and we have floating in our heads, you know, those two sayings, more is better, but also less is more. So more is better when you think of things like money, food, those kind of things. I mean, like you were saying, that more is better, but everybody has some understanding of that phrase, less is more, that too much is not always good. Right.

Well, and we have floating in our heads, you know, those two sayings, more is better, but also less is more. So more is better when you think of things like money, food, those kind of things. I mean, like you were saying, that more is better, but everybody has some understanding of that phrase, less is more, that too much is not always good. Right.

Well, and we have floating in our heads, you know, those two sayings, more is better, but also less is more. So more is better when you think of things like money, food, those kind of things. I mean, like you were saying, that more is better, but everybody has some understanding of that phrase, less is more, that too much is not always good. Right.

those things do kind of compete in our heads of, you know, is it less or is it more?

those things do kind of compete in our heads of, you know, is it less or is it more?

those things do kind of compete in our heads of, you know, is it less or is it more?

Well, it certainly makes you think. And I guess what it makes you think is that there are often other options where we are often adding things to fix a problem. Maybe we have options of subtracting something that could fix the problem just as well, if not even better. I've been talking with Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem solving.

Well, it certainly makes you think. And I guess what it makes you think is that there are often other options where we are often adding things to fix a problem. Maybe we have options of subtracting something that could fix the problem just as well, if not even better. I've been talking with Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem solving.

Well, it certainly makes you think. And I guess what it makes you think is that there are often other options where we are often adding things to fix a problem. Maybe we have options of subtracting something that could fix the problem just as well, if not even better. I've been talking with Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem solving.

He is a professor of engineering and architecture at the University of Virginia. And the name of his book is Subtract the Untapped Science of Less. And you'll find a link to that book at Amazon in the show notes. Thanks, Leidy. Appreciate you being here. All right. Thanks, Mike.

He is a professor of engineering and architecture at the University of Virginia. And the name of his book is Subtract the Untapped Science of Less. And you'll find a link to that book at Amazon in the show notes. Thanks, Leidy. Appreciate you being here. All right. Thanks, Mike.

He is a professor of engineering and architecture at the University of Virginia. And the name of his book is Subtract the Untapped Science of Less. And you'll find a link to that book at Amazon in the show notes. Thanks, Leidy. Appreciate you being here. All right. Thanks, Mike.

I know a lot of people are trying to cut back on sugar and sweets, and if you're one of them, you might want to stock up on pickles. Pickles can do wonders at curbing cravings, especially if you've got a craving for something sweet. Pickles are crunchy, sour, pungent, and spicy all at once, and they overwhelm the senses.

I know a lot of people are trying to cut back on sugar and sweets, and if you're one of them, you might want to stock up on pickles. Pickles can do wonders at curbing cravings, especially if you've got a craving for something sweet. Pickles are crunchy, sour, pungent, and spicy all at once, and they overwhelm the senses.

I know a lot of people are trying to cut back on sugar and sweets, and if you're one of them, you might want to stock up on pickles. Pickles can do wonders at curbing cravings, especially if you've got a craving for something sweet. Pickles are crunchy, sour, pungent, and spicy all at once, and they overwhelm the senses.

In an experiment, hungry participants were practically drooling over some delicious desserts that they would soon be eating. But first, they had to eat a pickle. In most cases, the urge to eat the sweets was gone in as little as 10 seconds. Those who insisted on dessert say they ate less of it than they would have if they hadn't eaten the pickle. And that is something you should know.

In an experiment, hungry participants were practically drooling over some delicious desserts that they would soon be eating. But first, they had to eat a pickle. In most cases, the urge to eat the sweets was gone in as little as 10 seconds. Those who insisted on dessert say they ate less of it than they would have if they hadn't eaten the pickle. And that is something you should know.

In an experiment, hungry participants were practically drooling over some delicious desserts that they would soon be eating. But first, they had to eat a pickle. In most cases, the urge to eat the sweets was gone in as little as 10 seconds. Those who insisted on dessert say they ate less of it than they would have if they hadn't eaten the pickle. And that is something you should know.

You know, out here in podcast land, it's dog-eat-dog. There's millions of podcasts to choose from, and often what people need is a recommendation. So please... Recommend this podcast to someone you know. I'm Micah Ruthers. Thanks for listening today to Something You Should Know.

You know, out here in podcast land, it's dog-eat-dog. There's millions of podcasts to choose from, and often what people need is a recommendation. So please... Recommend this podcast to someone you know. I'm Micah Ruthers. Thanks for listening today to Something You Should Know.