SYSK Choice: Why Parallel Universes Could Exist & How to Deal With A Bullying Boss
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All kinds of things can influence a big decision. However, one thing you likely never considered is ...
Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good? & The Science of Finding the Best Career
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up I remember my mother telling me I shouldn’t drink coffee because it could stunt my grow...
How Smells Impact Your Thoughts and Actions & Why People Get Burned Out
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a big decision to make, you might want to wash your hands first. Listen as this episode ...
SYSK Choice: How to Have Power Over Your Money & Technologies That Will Reshape Us
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What will happen if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? I begin this episode by revealing wh...
How to Get Other People to Change & The Science in Everyday Life
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does listening to music on earphone cause hearing loss? Well, that depends. This episode begins with...
A Better Way to Handle Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is American Cuisine?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it ...
SYSK Choice: Why We See in Color & How to Navigate Online Reviews
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to sign-off an email? It actually depends on what you want the outcome to be. ...
What You Never Knew About Your Immune System How to Give Feedback Effectively
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever been pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you know it is not easy to ...
Loneliness and The Serious Harm It Does & What’s Wrong With the Way We Buy Food
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were ever told to sit up straight and watch your posture, that was really good advice. Listen...
SYSK Choice: Your Role in the Game of Life & Preparing Kids to Thrive Today
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is all gasoline pretty much the same? Not really. There is a difference. There is regular gas and th...
How Siri and Alexa Are Changing Computing & Why So Many Managers Appear Incompetent
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does grilling meat increase your risk of getting cancer? Maybe. But it isn’t that simple. This epi...
Why We Keep Things We Never Use & The Reason We Keep Track of Time
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you decide when the gas tank in your car is low enough that you need to stop and get gas? Thi...
SYSK Choice: What Makes You - You & How to Explain So People Get It
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever eat at Taco Bell, you have surely noticed that they sometimes have Nacho Fries on the me...
The Power of Your Regrets & How Great Ideas Get Their Start
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice that your refrigerator has a light inside that comes on when you open the door but your ...
How to Break a Disagreement Deadlock & A New Habit That Can Change Your Life
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you or your child cut a cut or scrape, it is likely you grab some antibiotic ointment to put on...
SYSK Choice: Your Ever-Changing Personality & Procrastination With Less Guilt
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have discovered over the holidays, finding the right gift to give someone can be difficul...
Is It Good to Be Cynical? & How We All Screw Up Our Personal Finances
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you crave? Well, whatever it is, the next time you crave it, there is something simple you c...
Why We Enjoy Suffering & Understanding Your Freedom of Speech
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy garlic, you are probably well aware that there is a downside to eating it - and that is...
SYSK Choice: Little Known Benefits of Exercise & Why It’s Good to Talk to Strangers
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some buildings have revolving doors? After all, they are sometimes heavy and hard to push, an...
Interesting Ways Lifestyle Affects Your Health & A Better Way to Understand Numbers
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t got a New Year’s resolution to work on yet - I’ve got one for you - it’s tack...
How to Set Goals to Make Them Happen and Interesting Differences Between Generations
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The room where you work, whether that’s at home or in an office, should probably be 77 degrees. Wh...
SYSK Choice: How Your Biological Clock Works & Optimizing Your Meeting Time
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As admirable as it is to set a New Year’s resolution, the chances of sticking to it in the long te...
How to Tackle What’s Really Important & The Way Food Fights Disease
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the scent of lavender is supposed to be calming? It may be the scent of trust, as ...
How Movement Affects Your Thoughts and Feelings & Understanding Your Right to Privacy
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever catch a glimpse of your computer screen in just the right light and see just how dusty and filt...
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Stupid Mistakes & Successful New Year's Resolution Strategies
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know driving while distracted is a bad idea - particularly driving and texting. In fact, dist...
How to Use the Science of Success & What Goes On Inside Your Bones
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it great when you get one of those “A-Ha Moments”. You know, when an idea or the answ...
How You Can Make Yourself Smarter & When Efficiency Actually Slows You Down
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask just about anyone and they will tell you that antioxidants are really good for you. In fact, som...
SYSK Choice: Our Christmas Wish of Hope & Courage
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to look younger - dramatically younger? I begin this episode with 3 simple ways that change ho...
Backstories of Christmas Songs and Traditions & How to Have the It Factor
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how easy it is to overspend when we go shopping. Plus, it is no secret that retailers do...
How to Be an Adult & Why Traffic Jams Happen and How to Fix Them
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember a few years ago when people were saying, “Sitting is the new smoking”? Seriously, what ...
SYSK Choice: How to Optimize Your Speaking Voice & How Animals Affect You
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the Christmas holiday season is very special. Yet, there was a time in the United St...
Why Having Fun Really Matters & Powerful Strategies to Tame Your Email
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people sometimes choke when they swallow? Is it really because it went down “the wrong pipe...
What You Never Knew About Your Favorite Holiday Movies & What Sarcasm Does
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which is better at stopping a cough - cough syrup with codeine or chocolate? This episode begins wit...
SYSK Choice: The Science of Smiling & The Power of Radical Candor
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If I asked you, could you tell me where your main water shutoff valve is for your home? Do you leav...
How Old Will You Get To Be? & Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Explained Simply
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of “touch starvation”? It’s a real thing that happens when you don’t have the...
How Technology Changes Who You Are & The Nuts and Bolts of Making Friends
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you opened up a new box with electronics or shoes or maybe even some beef jerky ...
SYSK Choice: Your Suggestible Brain & Must-Ask Doctor Questions
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People often listen to music while they are working because they believe it helps concentrate and po...
How to Finish What You Start & Strange Ways Germs Spread at Home and Work
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something is probably missing in your old holiday photos. In fact, the older you get, the more you n...
How Pride Compassion and Gratitude Drive Success & Using the Internet For Better Health
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? When did that all start? This episode begins with a brief hi...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing & Why Dogs Love Us
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know if someone you like is truly compatible with you? Check out their taste in music. This ...
Why Conventional Wisdom is Often Wrong & How Others Shape You Thoughts and Actions
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever talk to someone who is looking at their phone and they act as if they don’t even hear you? Th...
How Urges and Instincts Can Sabotage Your Success & What The Universe is Made Of
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have heard the poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. How poisonous? Will ea...
SYSK Choice: Spotting Lies to Get to the Truth & The Many Effects of Noise
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just how accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be correct a...
Serious Health Concerns with Kitchen Spices & Shortcuts to Solving Problems
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right holiday for co-workers can be a challenge. You don't want to spend too much but yo...
What We’ve Lost to the Internet For Better or Worse & How Money Makes You Happy
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? T...
SYSK Choice: How Saying Less Gets You More & Why Objective Reality is Not Your Reality
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard that it not a good idea to allow your dog to sleep on the bed. Despite what ...
Why English is Such a Weird Language & How Passive People Can Assert Themselves
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a male doctor who wears a tie, that tie could come into contact with you as your docto...
What Makes You Lucky or Unlucky & Why Some People Really Believe the Earth is Flat
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With people drinking more around the holiday season, it is important to realize that not all drinks ...
SYSK Choice: Avoiding Foodborne Illness & Brian Grazer’s Connection Secrets
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t struggle occasionally to remember important things – like names or passwords or what...
How to Focus on Your Strengths to Achieve Success & How to Handle All the Details of Life
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have likely heard the advice that you should get an annual physical exam from your doctor and yo...
Why Do We Experience Déjà Vu? & How Your Emotions Drive Your Actions
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your siblings have had an important impact on you, whether you realize it or not. This episode begin...
SYSK Choice: How to Fix Negative Behaviors In 4 Seconds & The Fascinating History of Halloween
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actuall...
How to Spot Bullsh*t When You Hear It & How to Diffuse and Resolve Any Conflict
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins wi...
The Myths and Science of Losing Weight & How Humans Have Redefined Nature
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at r...
SYSK Choice: The Power of Good Storytelling & Changing Jobs for Success
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually...
How Medical Breakthroughs Really Happen & The History of Clothes
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reas...
Consciousness: What It Means to be You & What Really Makes Every Dog Happy
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owni...
SYSK Choice: How to Figure Out Anything & The Art of Statistics
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you,...
Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could ...
Why Dating is So Hard and How to Fix It & Will We Soon Have a 4-Day Work Week?
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance - but is it? This episode begins w...
SYSK Choice: How Probability REALLY Works & Proven Ways to Master Motivation
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probabl...
How to Project Confidence and Competence & Answers to Fascinating Questions
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually get sick from being sad? Can prolonged sadness shorten your lifespan? A lot of peop...
The History and Future of Human Transportation & How to Speak Your Mind
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more ...
SYSK Choice: How to Boost Your Self Confidence & Avoiding Misapplied Intelligence
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can your employer boss spy on you? You bet they can! This episode begins by explaining just how far ...
Why People Snap & The Best Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even suc...
Why It’s So Hard to Eat Healthy & The Amazing Ways All Humans are Connected
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effec...
SYSK Choice: How to Not Do Stupid Things & How Appreciation Works
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I hav...
Why We Need Pain to Enjoy Pleasure & Are Humans Selfish or Cooperative?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call cu...
Why It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask & How We Determine Who and What is Beautiful
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but ...
SYSK Choice: Think Like an Ant When You Drive & Ways to Optimize Your Likability
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery sto...
The Interesting Science of Conversation & How to Handle Deadlines with Ease
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what t...
Life Skills for a Better Day Every Day & The Fascinating Story of Water
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt that urge to snoop or eavesdrop on someone? Actually, everyone does it. This epi...
SYSK Choice: Secrets of Self-Control & The Fascinating History of Blue Jeans
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could be cuter than a young child and a dog together? Yet, it could be a very dangerous situati...
How DNA Affects Almost Everything About You & Understanding Your Sense of Direction
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Putting nitrogen in your car’s tires (instead of just plain air) is kind of a trendy thing. If y...
What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be really happy? If so, it makes sense to ask happy people what makes them happy. So we begi...
SYSK Choice: The Importance of Skepticism & Sucking at Anything Can be Good
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a question for you if you wear a watch. Have you washed it recently? I bet not. So, this ep...
Why Too Much Pleasure Makes You Miserable & Strategies to Achieve Financial Wellbeing
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You already know how important a good night’s sleep is. But how much is enough? This episode begin...
Why Some People Choke Under Pressure & The Fascinating History of Food
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to save energy and money - but does doing things like turning off lights or unplugging a...
SYSK Choice: How to Make Money Doing What You Love & How Weather Forecasting Works
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about preventing skin cancer, you most likely think about sunscreen and limiting sun ...
The Secrets of Nonverbal Communication & Strategies to Make the Most of Your Contacts
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all that long ago, just about everyone had a landline home telephone. It had one phone number an...
The Real Difference Between Introverts and Extroverts & How Your Brain Processes Odors
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interruptions can be infuriating - especially at work. They can ruin your concentration and your pro...
SYSK Choice: Happiness Through Decluttering & The Magic of Calculus You Use Everyday
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by ...
The Purpose and Benefits of Gossip & The Cure for Busyness
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a br...
The Secrets of Happy Families & A Forensic Scientist on What Human Remains Tell Us
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are not a celebrity, how do you get a table at a busy restaurant that is all booked up? This ...
SYSK Choice: The Biggest Lies About Work & Achieving Financial Wellness
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Selling items on eBay can be fun and profitable. And there are a few little tricks than can make it ...
Learn to Be Luckier Instantly & How to Better Spend the Time You Have
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever watch a TV chef put seasoning on food? Often, they sprinkle the herbs and spices from high up? ...
Startling Ways Food Affects Your Brain and Body & Mastering the Art of Apologizing
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the sci...
SYSK Choice: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World & Amazing Extreme Animals
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original proble...
The Real Reasons People Drink Alcohol & How You Acquire Knowledge
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This epis...
How to Get People To Give You What You Want & The Amazing Benefits of Being In Nature
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with so...
SYSK Choice: The Surprising Power of Your Surroundings & How to Live Debt Free
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a muc...
How the Internet Alters Your Brain & Why You Should Let the World See Your Weirdness
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone doodles. It is just something we do, especially when listening to a boring speaker. Yet doo...
The Science of How You Spend Money & How to Set Boundaries People Will Respect
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like your signature? What message does it send to the people who see it? This episode begins ...
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Getting Hacked & Can AI Save Healthcare?
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can all do a little bit to improve our driving skills. For example, do you turn your headlights o...
Why Time Flies When You Are Having Fun & What Your Stuff Says About You
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wi-Fi is great except when the microwave oven is on. At least that is the case in my house. Wheneve...
Mysteries of the Human Body & Why You Should Know What Your Coworkers Earn
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common ingredient listed on perfumes, colognes, soaps and lotions is “fragrance.” That doesn’...
SYSK Choice: How to Ask Great Questions & Escaping Your Emotional Baggage
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone know that texting and driving is dangerous. But why is it so much more dangerous than drivi...
The Science of Who You Love - and Why & What Strangers Do To You
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last several years, a lot of different kinds of salt have popped up on store shelves. It used...
Unusual Ways Technology Affects You & The Strange Science of Sweat
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably noticed that aluminum foil has a shiny side and a dull side. Why? What’s the dif...
SYSK Choice: Why Your Mind and Brain Are Different & Understanding Insecurity
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who travels knows you often don’t sleep well on the first night at your new destination - e...