Episodes

March 7, 2024

Should we stop using "Bi-weekly"?

Are you absolutely sure you were understood when you just used "bi-weekly"?

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Feb. 29, 2024

Sneaky Averages

When the average may be hiding something

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Feb. 22, 2024

Groupthink

Have you ever gone along with a group decision without voicing your real opinion?

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Feb. 15, 2024

Schadenfreude

Pleasure at someone else's misfortune

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Feb. 8, 2024

The Law of Diminishing Returns

Good-> Better -> Great -> Oh dear... How to know when enough is actually enough.

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Feb. 1, 2024

Smart Little People

How would an army of Smart Little People go about solving your problem?

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Jan. 25, 2024

On The Road Compilation of Sketches

9 theories, facts and phenomena explored in the realm of driving and cars

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Jan. 18, 2024

The 4 Pillars of Too Much

Too much Stuff; Too much Choice; Too much Info; Too Fast.

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Jan. 11, 2024

Dunbar's Number

The typical number of people we can keep track of in our social network.

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Aug. 17, 2023

The Peak-End Rule

When the peak and the end of an experience dictate how we remember it long-term.

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Aug. 10, 2023

5 Ways to Wellbeing

5 simple, evidence-based, ways to improve mental wellbeing.

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Aug. 3, 2023

QUICKFIRE ROUND - Words and Language

A collection of sketches that cover quirky words and some of the subtleties of language (mostly English)

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July 27, 2023

The Cost of Being Late

Apart from you missing the start, what are the effects of tardiness on others?

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July 20, 2023

Crossmodal Perception

...when our senses interact. Sometimes in surprising ways.

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July 13, 2023

Goodhart's Law

When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.

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July 6, 2023

QUICKFIRE ROUND - Surprising Sketches

A Bumper Pack collection of sketches taught us all manner of surprising stuff

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June 29, 2023

Life as Theatre: Front Stage v Back Stage Behaviour

Do we act differently in different scenarios and environments?

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June 22, 2023

The Accountability Ladder

Leaving the victim mindset behind

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June 15, 2023

Fungible v Non-Fungible Goods

What does it mean if something is fungible?

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June 8, 2023

Optimism Bias

That humans are more inclined to believe things will turn out well, in spite of past evidence.

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June 1, 2023

The Fresh Start Effect

Could using a Fresh Start help you begin something you might have been putting off?

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May 25, 2023

Don't Fill The Silence

Silences can be awkward. But used effectively they can be extremely powerful.

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May 18, 2023

Phubbing

The act of snubbing those around you by prioritising your phone

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May 11, 2023

Yak Shaving

When completing one simple task takes you on a trail of unexpected side-tasks.

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