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Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome is on the rise. Also known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, more and more people are ending up in the hospital vomiting and screaming from consuming too much weed. Today we will break down what is going on, why you should be worried and if legalizing weed was actually the RIGHT IDEA?
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Taiwanese men pull a truck with their testicles and penis, HOW?A new twin study on the vegan dietSTUDYTIME: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome - everything you need to know!
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Audrey Tang is a genius, we aren't kidding, they were reading advanced novels at age 5 and learning complicated code at age 6. They are also one of the first non-binary people working in Cabinet as the Minister of Digital Affairs in Taiwan, and an overall amazing person to explain AI, the future and our shared internet.
They have their own podcast called "Innovative Minds" where you can hear them speak even more, get it wherever you get your podcasts.
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the birth control pill makes you less hornylooking in people's eyes is more complicated than you thinkSTUDYTIME: our interview with Audrey Tang
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Myers-Briggs Personality Tests costs 50 dollars a POP! Personality tests are a billion dollar industry, but is it a full scam? Myers-Briggs is under a lot of scrutiny lately. It is expensive and potentially pseudo-science, but do any other tests work? Today we talk about the psychology of personality tests, therapy and the huge potential scams of pseudo-science.
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why the probability of flipping a coin isn't 50/50Why lack of sleep makes you unable to monitor your emotionsSTUDYTIME: Personality Tests: is Myers-Briggs tests a full scam?
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Digital Nomads are people who do remote work in other countries in order to live a "better life". Working abroad has been gaining popularity in recent years, but is it ruining local populations and a new version of LIT RAL CONOLIALISM? There is new research on why people do this and what it does to the Earth.
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the invasive pig species taking over CanadaIs daylight savings time killing peopleSTUDYTIME: Digital nomads, are they ruining the world?
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The 5 love languages have become a staple of modern relationships. Ever since the late 80s when they were conceived, people have used them to fall in love, to make their partner understand them and based their whole personality around these ways that they "perceive love". Is there any validity to them? What does psychology say? Because to be fair, they were just MADE UP!
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how rats can actually control things WITH THEIR MINDhow burnout ACTUALLY worksSTUDYTIME: The Five Love Languages: are they a problematic concept?
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Today we are talking about TRAVELLING, is it helpful for your body, or just honestly bad for the planet and your well being. We just got back from a Euro trip where tourism had obliterated Italy's ability to feel ... safe? Today we talk about how travelling relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the history of tourism and why humans love to do it.
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solar panels are taking overwhy some people don't get COVIDSTUDYTIME: Travelling: is it worth it?
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INFLUENCERS - a bad word IN OUR OPPINION! Today we are going to tell you the juicy details of what we have learned from being *influencers* for over ten years. Things have really changed recently so we wanted to give our insight into how TikTok is changing things, how we approach YouTube after doing it for over ten years and why influencers continue to be so cringey.
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The FEAR OF MISSING OUT! It is a common anxiety, and for good reason. It is linked to our hunter gatherer ancestors - but also may be created from childhood issues, and the psychology of FOMO IS FASCINATING. Today we explain the up to date science on what it means to have FOMO and how you can learn to live with it.
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An asteroid didn't kill the dinosaursHow we can ACTUALLY use policy to stop climate changeSTUDYTIME: FOMO - HOW DO YOU COPE!
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Today we are talking about BREATHING! Hot take, it is important. Andrew Huberman says how you breathe can change your focus, some scientists say it can calm you down, others think breath work is being over blown. Today we break down the current science and help you learn how to BREATHE BETTER.
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Vaping vs. Smoking, which is worse? With "vaping" killing 68 people in the year 2019, the insane chemical flavouring and how much nicotine there is per hit - is vaping now worse than smoking? Today we explain how vapes work, what nicotine does, how THC vaping is different and where cigarettes end up after all of this
What Did We Learn This Week:
what do steroids do to your brain?COVID booster updatesSTUDYTIME:
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The population is going to decrease soon. Different studies predict that it will peak within our lifetime and decrease or stabilize for the first time in recorded history. This is existentially scary for many corporations and some politicians, but some scientists and demographers think it could be a solution to mall of our problems? The science of population is fascinating so LEZZZZ GOHH!!!!
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FOMO and having kidsDoes India have more people than China?STUDYTIME: Population decrease - how bad is it going to get?
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Edging, gooning or surfing are all terms for coming close to orgasm before stopping, and then continuing on after. It is popular to do, and can be helpful for premature ejaculation or getting to know your own body. New research says it could also lead to sexual compulsive behaviour and other issues. Today we use science to get to the bottom of it!
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What is Squirting?
Why gender equality helps societies
STUDYTIME: Edging - is it helpful for sex, or can it cause issues?
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Tattooing is on the rise, but new research says people are regretting them more and more. Today we explain the science behind how tattoos work, the history of tattooing on humans (and why we've done it for thousands of years) and how tattoo regret might be on the rise.
What Did We Learn This Week:
Cigarette companies are creating popular foods that are bad for us
Population studies are now using cell phones to understand how many people are alive on Earth
STUDYTIME: Tattoos - are they going out of style?
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Ketamine (aka special K) is a party drug that causes hallucinations, loss of reality and euphoria. It ALSO may be a new cure for severe depression. Today we talk about the up to date science on how this drug affects your body, how it is being used clinically and why some doctors are becoming obsessed with it!
What Did We Learn This Week?:
Do opposites attract?
Why July was the hottest month on record
Studytime:
Ketamine: the new hottest drug on the anti-depression scene
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Narcissism has been misunderstood for decades, but new research says more people have it than we may think. There are two types, grandiose narcissism and vulnerable narcissism - and it will surprise you how they differ. This is a wild ride, and like ARE WE ALL NARCISSITS!?!?!
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Twitter has lost environmentalists - 04:53 ish
A new way to store renewable energy - 12:41 ish
STUDYTIME: Narcissism - 16:28 ish
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Sex drive is a controversial concept, depending on your age or who you ask it could be decreasing or even increasing. Today we talk about the science of male vs. female sex drive, what happens as you age and if your phone is making your hornier. We also look into why sex drive is important and how it can change within couples. LEGGOH
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A new injection to stop aging - 00:51 ish
The age you peak at different things - 04:39 ish
STUDYTIME: Sex Drive - 15:09 ish
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The Barbie movie is bringing in the DOUGH, but could it be causing problems to culture, society and the concept of play. Today we look at studies about playing with dolls, Barbie's influence on culture AND our review of the smash box office HIT.
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Perfectionism is a curse - 08:45 ish
MDMA and Psilocybin are now approved as drugs in Australia - 15:25 ish
STUDYTIME: Barbie - 19:59 ish
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Ticks are coming for you, LITERALLY! The cases of Lyme Disease are on the rise because ticks are TAKING OVER BABY! Today we are talking about how ticks infect you, why they are increasing around us, and how to protect yourself. The science is fascinating, and the up to date research could keep you alive, so LISTEN CLOSELY!
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Strawberries aren't berries! - 4:40
Naming heatwaves is controversial - 8:15
STUDYTIME: Ticks and Lyme Disease - 14:57
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Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting us to the world and transforming the way we interact with information and each other. However, they are potentially making us hunched, near-sighted and depressed. Today we are talking about how our phones are changing our body and making nerves in our hands LIT RALLY BIGGER! Good luck on trying to curb your phone use, because we are using science to TRY and having a hard time. WE ADDICTED OUT HERE!
What did we learn this week:
06:56 - why some genetic abnormalities change how you taste things
10:46 - why 20 minute walks WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
STUDYTIME: Smartphones are changing your body - 13:22
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The Canadian forest fires are burning like hell, the heatwaves in Europe are breaking records and the Earth has never been hotter in recorded history. Today we are explaining what exactly is going on, how we can try to fix the problem and how much worse is it GOING TO GET? We try to keep it light hearted as it is a tense discussion so JOKES TO COME?!?!?! LOL
What did we learn this week:
Bisexuality is everywhere?: 5:36
How many people ACTUALLY turn off their phone?: 11:11
STUDYTIME: Heatwaves and Forest Fires - 18:26
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