Episodes

First, Second Cousins and What “Once Removed” Really Means

Coined in the 1990s by Linda Stone , Continuous Partial Attention describes the state of being constantly connected and alert; trying to do multiple things at once, which often leads to an ever-present, low-level form of stre...

Behind the Numbers: Life, Death, and Data in Everyday Choices

Struggling with Focus? Try this Tomato-sized Productivity Hack.

The Art of Explaining with America's Explainer-in-Chief

The hidden rules of English we don't know we know

Why Greater Efficiency Can Lead to Using More

Bringing Words to Life Through Art

Instant Mood Boosters: Simple Techniques to Feel Better Fast

Our mid-summer break check-in on your wellbeing

Safety vs. Adventure: The Balance Between Yes Saying and No Saying.

Embracing Awkwardness and Unlocking Social Secrets.

How the Mediterranean Sea filled up in just 18 months.

Unwrapping the Art of Present Giving

The Hidden Histories We Speak Everyday.

Rediscovering Memories through sketch: A Journey in Creativity

The Art of Public Speaking

Celebrating Geekiness: Understanding and Embracing Passionate Interests

Ways that we adapt to the world without thinking.

Never attribute to malice what could be attributed to stupidity or incompetence.

Transforming Negative Self-Talk into Positive Momentum

Jumping Off the Cliff: Starting a Business like Reid Hoffman

Understanding and avoiding miscommunication when making cakes (and other projects)

Not sharing one is like keeping a gift in your pocket.