Episodes

One Purchase Begets Another

A Journey of Geographic Curiosities.

The Role of Timing and Tenacity in Achieving Goals

Unleash your inner kid

Pushing Authority to Information: A Chat with Capt. David Marquet

Why they're not the same and why it matters.

Dash Differentiation: Use hyphens, En Dashes and Em dashes like a Pro!

If I dug straight down now, where would I end up?

The length of the British Coastline is Infinite. Wait, What!?

More Than Just Rings: The Timeless Design of the Olympic Flag.

The Japanese Word for Buying Books You Don’t Read

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 stress. We explore how this phenomenon affects modern life, compare it to multitasking, and discuss both its positive and negative aspects. The podcast also highlights how technology has exacerbated this issue and considers potential solutions, such as mindfulness and turning off...

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.