The ProBoh Show

Computer Science Is Back, WiFi Can Identify You, and Parents Have Favourites

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why there may never have been a better time to study computer science, despite all the noise around ...

Jeff Bezos on Taxes, Morning People, and the Lies We Don’t Tell

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Jeff Bezos saying that the bottom half of earners should pay zero income tax. Then we talked about w...

Four-Day Work Weeks, High School Stress, & The Case for Expiring Marriages

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research showing that student well-being often drops after the move to high school and explored ...

Difficult Conversations, Bad Decisions, and the Debate Over Private Schools

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored new research suggesting that thinking longer can actually lead to worse decisions in certain situatio...

Science, Polarisation, and Why Nobody Trusts Politicians

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored how teaching the history of science could help students navigate increasingly polarised times and enc...

AI Hate, Gen Z University Skepticism, and the Real Secret to Learning Languages

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the growing wave of AI backlash and why some people are beginning to actively resent artificial inte...

Why Cancer Rarely Reaches the Heart, Europe’s Social Media Crackdown & Paywall Debate

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a fascinating new discovery that may explain why cancer almost never spreads to the heart. Then we d...

The Psychology of Thinking About Thinking & Why We Overthink Everything

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored the idea of thinking about thinking and why learning how to think may be far more important than bein...

Longevity Science, World Cup Fears, and the Comfort of Familiar Pain

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study claiming that one critical factor may predict longevity even better than diet or exercis...

AI Consciousness, Humanity’s Final Countdown, and Why Cruises Need to Go

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why people are beginning to mistake AI behaviour for genuine consciousness and what that could mea...

Dolls vs Screens, Peeing In The Shower & Naked Activities

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that dolls may be better than screens for helping children develop social skill...

AI Consciousness, Happiness, and Human Nature

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Richard Dawkins concluding that AI may already be conscious, even if it doesn’t know it yet. We disc...

AI and the Future of Human Minds, Strange Bird Behavior, and Why Love Depends on Timing

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at whether human minds will still be special in an age of AI. Then we talked about a strange scientific...

AI Layoffs, Heathy Coffee & Why Your Job Doesn’t Need to Fulfill You

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at comments from Sam Altman calling out companies for “AI washing” and blaming unrelated layoffs on...

Tech Ethics, Human Evolution & Why You Can’t Focus

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why some employees at Palantir Technologies are beginning to question the impact of their own work, ...

AI Dating Gets Weird & Is the Lottery a Scam?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the growing trend of teen boys forming relationships with AI chatbots and why experts warn that it cou...

When Tech Turns Dark & What Makes Someone Attractive?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we explored how the tech world turned evil, breaking down the shift from innovation to influence and the growing co...

Apes Smarter Than We Thought, Imagination Explained & Why Confidence Might Be Fake

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how bonobos enjoy pretend tea parties while chimpanzees demonstrate surprisingly rational thinking —...

Silicon Valley’s Spiritual Shift & The Truth About Who You Are

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why Silicon Valley is increasingly turning to the Catholic Church, and what that says about the inters...

Is the Customer Always Right? & The Economist Changing His Mind on AI

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why an economist who once feared AI has finally found a rare reason for optimism—and what that might...

Music in Your Brain, AI You Can’t Detect & The Wealth Tax Debate

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored how music lives not just in our ears, but throughout our entire bodies—unpacking the science behind...

The Hidden Cost of TikTok Addiction & A Hot Take on Online Dating

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored new research suggesting that short-form video addiction may be linked to lower life satisfaction, wit...

EU Population Collapse & The “No Babies on Holiday” Debate

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the looming demographic shift across Europe, as the EU population is projected to fall by 12% by 210...

Baldness in Spain, Ocean Trash Ecosystems, and Why the Beach Sucks

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why Spain might be the most bald country in the world—and what’s really behind the statistics. T...

Why We’re Ignoring New Music & The Truth About LinkedIn Profiles

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why, despite having unprecedented access to new music through streaming platforms, fewer people seem...

Brain Ageing Reversed & The Case for Public Displays of Affection

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a surprising scientific breakthrough: scientists have reportedly found a way to reverse brain ageing...

Are Your Hobbies Being Stolen? & The Hidden Competition in Everyday Life

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how to protect your hobbies in a culture that constantly tries to turn passion into productivity — a...

Is There a Formula for a Perfect Day? And Are We Too Sensitive?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at what really makes a good day, from socialising and work to exercise, and whether there’s actually ...

The Blue Light Myth & The Truth About Your Life Goals

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at whether the blue light from your phone is really ruining your sleep — and what the science actually ...

Students Letting AI Do Their Thinking & No Actor Is Irreplaceable

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the growing concern that college students may be losing their ability to participate in class discus...

The Silent Vocabulary Crisis & Who You Should Never Argue With

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a study suggesting people are losing around 338 spoken words every year, and that this trend has bee...

Free Will, Social Withdrawal, and Why We All Depend on Someone

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we explored a fascinating question at the heart of human existence: are we ever truly free to make decisions? A n...

Do We Really Control How Long We Live? & The Truth About “Bad Taste”

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the idea that we may have less control over how long we live than previously thought, and what that ...

This Lawsuit Could Change Social Media Forever & The Shower Debate Gets Heated

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the landmark court decision where Meta and Google just lost a major social media addiction case—what...

Too Old to Start Over? And Why Marriage Might Ruin Relationships

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at “Too old to be hired, too young to retire: how to survive the midlife reinvention years”—explori...

Darwin Was Right; The Science of Sound & The Cost of Popularity

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a global experiment that supports Darwin's century-old hunch about auditory aesthetics. Today's unpopu...

Doing Nothing Could Save Your Brain & A Licence to Be a Parent?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a neuroscientist who believes that doing nothing might actually be the key to lowering the risk of Alz...

Does Money Change People? & Gen Z Is Practising Conversations With ChatGPT

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Gen Z is using ChatGPT to practice salary negotiations and prepare for difficult conversations bef...

CEO's $250 Million Mistake & Should You Sacrifice Yourself for Others?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a CEO who asked ChatGPT how to void a $250 million contract, ignored his lawyers, and lost badly in co...

Cognitive Decline in Young People & Why Forced Apologies Don’t Matter

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research showing that memory and cognitive disability rates are rising among young people, and d...

Banksy Unmasked and Pokémon Go Building the Future of Robots

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the possibility that the mysterious street artist Banksy may finally have had his identity revealed ...

Motherhood Regret, Self-Growth, and the Places People Go to Improve

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the article “A trap you can't escape”: The women who regret being mothers, and discussed the compl...

Dust Storm Over Europe, AI Bubble Talk, and The Oscars Game

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the massive dust outbreak reaching Europe, as clouds of Saharan dust travel across the continent and t...

Why Gen Z Is Spending Instead of Saving & Is Jealousy and Evny Always Bad?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we examined a new study suggesting that many Gen Z adults are “giving up” on ever owning a home, leading some...

Female Power in Bonobos, Spain’s Friendliest Region, and Office Desk Essentials

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at what bonobos can teach us about female power and cooperation, and how their social structure challen...

Stem Cell Breakthroughs & Friends With Exes a Green Flag?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a breakthrough stem cell surgery that improves mobility and eliminates pain caused by osteoarthritis, ...

Remote Work, Birth Rates & The Truth About Online Friendships

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at whether working from home could help solve the global fertility crisis. With birth rates falling in ma...

The Kindest People Are the Loneliest & The Paradox of Choice

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a psychology insight suggesting that the loneliest people in life aren’t the ones nobody likes —...

Left-Handed Advantage & Is It Better to Be Liked Than Respected?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study suggesting that left-handers may actually be more competitive than right-handers, and what tha...

Military AI Deals, and the Meaning Crisis in Burnout

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at ‘No ethics at all’: the ‘cancel ChatGPT’ trend is growing after OpenAI signs a deal with the...

Shorts and Reels Making Us Dumber & Saying “Good Morning” to Strangers

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels might actually be making you dumber, according to science — a...

Monitoring Morality: AI, Instagram & The Illusion of Being ‘Good’

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Burger King rolling out AI technology to monitor employee “friendliness” — because nothing say...

Why Men Skip Singles Nights, Modern Dating & Love Priorities

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a story about men not signing up for singles nights — and how one woman decided to launch her own ev...

7,000 Robots Hijacked & The ‘No Good Time’ Baby Debate

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the bizarre story of a man who accidentally gained control of 7,000 robot vacuums. Yes — thousands. ...

Evolution in Your Hands, Farming the Desert & The Truth About Low-Maintenance

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a fascinating new study suggesting that your fingers may hold hidden clues about human brain evolution...

Reversing Age, Rejecting Love, and Hating Ourselves?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a bold claim from a Harvard scientist at the World Governments Summit 2026, suggesting that ageing cou...

The RAM Crisis & The Perfect Night In

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the looming RAM shortage that could affect everything you care about — from gaming PCs and smartphon...

AI After Death? Meta’s Digital Ghost Patent

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a report from Dexerto about Meta patenting AI technology designed to take over a deceased person’s a...

The Lovers’ Arch Falls & The Truth About Work

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Italy’s famous Lovers’ Arch collapsing into the sea on Valentine’s Day — a dramatic and symbol...

The Dark Side of Hyper-Independence & Is Self-Care Just Marketing?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at “You think: Do I really need anyone?” – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person, a...

Obama on Aliens & The AI That Terrified Hollywood

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the release of the new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 and how it’s reportedly spooking Hollywood, w...

Level Up Your Leisure & Is ‘Actress’ Sexist?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

n the first part of today's show, we looked at how taking leisure seriously — whether it’s yoga, rock climbing, or even Dungeons & Dragons —...

Aliens, Incentives, and the Secret to a Happy Life

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why scientists worry about breaking news about life in space — and why a discovery that sounds excit...

Corruption, Controversy, and the Truth About Social Media

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the UK and the US sinking to new lows in a global corruption index, raising serious questions about tr...

Deepfake Scams and the Power of Confidence

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study finding that deepfake fraud is now taking place on an industrial scale, raising serious concer...

Life Goals, Social Media, and the Kids Question

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at what adults may lose when kids are banned from social media, and how those changes could quietly resha...

Banning Social Media and Falling for Potential

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Spain’s announcement of plans to ban social media for under-16s, sparking a conversation about onlin...

AI Wants To Rent Your Body, Silly Traditions & Serious Questions

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a bizarre new website that claims to let AI “rent” human bodies — raising huge questions about t...

AI Raids, Grok Investigations, and the Rise of Internet Slop

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at authorities in France raiding offices connected to X, while the United Kingdom opened a fresh investig...

The Death of Attention And Why Everyone Deserves Respect

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the growing attention-span crisis through the lens of film students who say they can no longer sit thr...

Robot Social Media, TikTok Chaos, Painful Style Choices

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network — and how things are already getting we...

Consent Laws, Greek Comebacks, and Life Without Gadgets

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at France moving to abolish the concept of marital duty to have sex, a major legal and cultural shift aro...

Neuroplasticity, Amazon Layoffs, and Stochastic Terrorism

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how neuroscience has completely overturned old beliefs — scientists once thought the brain couldn’...

Global Risk, Tech Wars, and the Myth of Being Popular

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the latest update to the Doomsday Clock, as scientists set a new time and warned how close humanity ma...

Gen Z Brains, Workplace Surveillance, and Self-Doubt

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at claims that Gen Z may be the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents — and the ...

The Future of Work, $8 Airport Water & Killing Cinemas

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Microsoft researchers revealing the 40 jobs most exposed to AI — and yes, even teachers made the lis...

Why Spontaneity Beats Planning & Is ChatGPT Replacing Google?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study suggesting that ChatGPT is quietly replacing Google’s most important page, and what that cou...

Aliens, Farts, and Dating Advice

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at calls for the Bank of England to prepare contingency plans for a potential financial crisis… in th...

Movies for Phones, Love Without ‘The One’ & 33 Senses

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at comments from Matt Damon suggesting that Netflix now wants movies designed to account for viewers watc...

Space Brains, Job Pains, and Airplane Complaints

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research showing that astronauts return to Earth with lasting brain changes, raising big questions...

Gamer Brain, Weird Teeth, and Cosmetic Procedures

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the phenomenon of “gamer brain” — that inexplicable internal drive that compels people to chase ...

Sexless Japan, Simulated Brains, and Faking It Right

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new reports suggesting that Japanese people still aren’t having sex — and the surprising reality t...

Are You Dead? AI Apps, Autopsies, and Storage Problems

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the unexpected rise of the “Are You Dead?” app — a tool designed for people living alone that ha...

Social Media Bans, Robot Bosses, and Why Kids Bully

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Australia’s new social media ban for teens and how young people themselves feel about it one month a...

AI Layoffs: Fact, Fiction, or Something Darker?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new analysis from Oxford Economics suggesting that many reported AI-related layoffs may be more corp...

Offline Brainrot and Fictitious Friend Groups

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the only news item of the day: a discussion on why there was no second news story and what that means ...

School Calendars, Storytelling Careers & Kids Using AI

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Spanish parents who are at war with European Schools over Christmas holiday schedules. Then we talked ...

AI on Drugs, Infinite Energy, and Bad History

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a bizarre new trend reported by WIRED: people are deliberately trying to get their AI chatbots “high...

Faithfulness, Meetings, and the Future of Dating Apps

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at comments from the CEO of Southwest Airlines, who argued that meetings are not real work and backed it ...

Doomsday Algorithms and Death Rituals

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a warning from Anthropic’s Chief Scientist, who says we’re rapidly approaching a moment in AI deve...

Why You Need Sleep, Why You Need Kimchi, and Why Social Media Needs a Downvote

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research suggesting that getting enough sleep may be one of the most important factors for staying...

Europe's English Champions, Mandatory Psychology & Emotional Intelligence

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the question: Which EU country speaks the best English as a second language? Today's unpopular opinion...

Cats, Classrooms, and the Case for Cinema

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a surprising study showing that cats adjust their communication strategy by meowing more when greeting...

Disillusioned Generations, Drained Kids, and Nationalised Gyms

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why Gen Z and millennial consumers are feeling increasingly disillusioned — and what meaningful acti...

Late People, Rising Births, and Dating Double Standards

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why some people are always late, and what science has to say about the psychology behind chronic tar...

Relation Anarchy, Social Media Bans, and Toxic Happy Endings

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at how relationship anarchy is reshaping the nature of connection for millennials and Gen Z. Then we talk...

Why We Think, Why We Write, and Why We Should Just Say It

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we examined why some species developed consciousness while others remained non-conscious, exploring what this means...

Foreign Actors, Factory Failures, and a Shameless Truth

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the bizarre story of top MAGA influencers who were accidentally unmasked as foreign actors. Then we ta...

Scrolling, Society, and the Legal Grey Zone

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why smart kids keep scrolling and what's really driving the endless screen-time loop. Then we talked a...

Soft Drinks, Starvation, and the State of Your Brain

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study linking soft drink consumption to depression through its effects on the gut microbiome. Th...