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We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.
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- 401 - Sex Addiction
You've seen the title of this episode, so now that we have your attention: sex addiction! What are the psychometric criteria by which sex becomes an addiction? Further, who does this impact? The answers to this are both not what you might think. Turns out, there is a lot of history of "puritan"-like stigmatization around the "appropriate" amount of sex and with whom.
Links and References:- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22690-sex-addiction-hypersexuality-and-compulsive-sexual-behaviorhttps://www.sexaddict.com/six-types-of-sex-addicts/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3960064/https://sexualhealthalliance.com/nymphomedia-blog/a-brief-history-of-sex-addictionhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12119-012-9136-3https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-who-stray/201510/who-is-the-real-father-sex-addictionhttps://azri.org/sex-addiction/what-are-the-different-types-of-sex-addictions/https://www.news-medical.net/health/Sexual-Dysfunction-History.aspx
Abraham: Fallout (https://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Season-1/dp/B0CN4HV16N)Shane: Dracula by Bram Stoker (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17245.Dracula)
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Humans haven't had shampoo for very long in our relative history. What about our ancestors, what did they do without shampoo? Animals don't seem to require shampoo. What is this weird practice and what would happen if we gave it up? This mini investigates Big Shampoo!
Links and References- https://books.google.com/books/about/An_Uncommon_History_of_Common_Things.html?id=bcaXzXPP8ooChttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319848#takeaway
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Humans have been engineering strategies to reduce the risks of life for as long as humans have been engineering everything. As it relates to addiction, harm reduction is a stragegy that emerged to help prevent the spread of disease and has been successfully applied to supporting people with chemical dependency. We explore the criticisms, concerns, and science behind harm reduction.
Abraham: Cocaine Bear (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14209916/)Shane: Charles Bukowski - Hollywood (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38505.Hollywood)Bonus: National Harm Reduction Coalition (https://harmreduction.org/)
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Links:- https://youtu.be/Llm5vVybJWw?si=MtwfI2gl_ZYq_mulhttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reductionhttps://www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/harm-reductionhttps://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0306460396000421https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02791072.2001.10400463https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0196064420313871https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-021-06904-4https://academic.oup.com/smr/article-abstract/10/1/3/6880246https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0230886https://accp1.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jcph.1937https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16203323/Walley AY, Xuan Z, Hackman HH, et al. Opioid overdose rates and implementation of overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution in Massachusetts: interrupted time series analysis. BMJ. 2013;346:f174. doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f174https://americanaddictioncenters.org/harm-reductionAspinall, E. J., Nambiar, D., Goldberg, D. J., Hickman, M., Weir, A., Van Velzen, E., . . . Hutchinson, S....
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 398 - Mini: Why We Lottery
Welcome to our new episode format, the mini! Although this is our second one, we are still excited to be exploring this new way of doing episodes. This discusion explores how lotteries came to be and why we pursue them with such vigor.
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The saga continues as we explore the historical policy blunder that was the "War on Drugs." What lead to the development of this idea? We review the distinction between what was stated and what actually happened, and, of course, who won the war? spoiler it was drugs.
Abraham: Speechify App (https://speechify.com/?source=fb-for-mobile&via=nguyen-linh-nam&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiMmwBhDmARIsABeQ7xRZ-vEPaqs8c7IAr7jeYUXdDNtP0Wgtf92Chyk99jyGJIJ9V8rSv1QaAtWbEALw_wcB)Shane: Amber Brooke Farms (https://amberbrookefarms.com/blueberry-festival/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiMmwBhDmARIsABeQ7xR6jxy-33SjkhqahM3-YTrIh3z-c_FCR06EM3mfz9EAH1FvdLQtTFQaAuB5EALw_wcB) Links and References:
Recommendations- https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/9712/ch01p1.htmhttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/big-white-lie-cia-and-cocainecrack-epidemichttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/drugs/special/cia.htmlhttps://enditforgood.com/content/50th-anniversary-of-war-on-drugs-it-never-worked-different-approach-needed/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA7Yhc5ZPj339VVFmO9fUz9zl41doaebUygZeBcV8DjPpe1oUcuLykxoC6p8QAvD_BwEhttps://drugpolicy.org/drug-war-stats/?ms=5J1_24GoogleGrant&utm_source=GoogleSEM&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SEM&sc=&cid=7011K000001tKzkQAE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA2Kns_vgVsD_DDHjq1R4xdIuy6j8gKrWRcCowl1mY0qFXrhlz2wCqxoCbyUQAvD_BwEhttps://cdn.penalreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PRI_war-on-drugs-briefing_March-2013.pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9302017/https://civilrights.org/blog/americas-war-on-drugs-50-years-later/https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1006495476/after-50-years-of-the-war-on-drugs-what-good-is-it-doing-for-us
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Welcome to our first ever new episode format that we are trying out. These miniature episodes will be supplemental, additional episodes that we release every week alongside our normal full-length episodes. This first installment is exploring the weird tradition of people slapping peices of our flesh together to show appreciation. We started recording these quite a while ago, so, apologies if there are some somewhat dated references... Enjoy!
Links:- https://www.theatreinparis.com/blog/why-are-we-clapping-a-history-of-applause#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20clapping%20is,in%20response%20to%20being%20aroused.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/202201/why-we-clap-the-psychology-applause#:~:text=Clapping%20can%20be%20a%20sign,a%20universal%20body%20language%20signal.https://books.google.com/books/about/An_Uncommon_History_of_Common_Things.html?id=bcaXzXPP8ooC
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The disease model of addiction is a popular philosophical approach to dependency. The idea is to remove fault and blame from the addicted individual. Further, there are a lot of parallels between addiction and illness. However, there are some drawbacks to conceptualizing addiction as a disease. We talk through the benefits and our reservations about using the disease framework for understanding disease.
Abraham: Cutco Knives (https://www.cutco.com/)Shane: Godzilla x Kong: New Empire (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14539740/)Links and References:
Recommendations- https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-modelhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5672554/https://drugfree.org/article/is-addiction-a-disease/#:~:text=The%20disease%20model%20of%20addiction,-Addiction%20is%20defined&text=These%20include%20behavioral%2C%20psychological%2C%20environmental,developing%20a%20substance%20use%20disorder.https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/diseases/#:~:text=Brain%20disease%20affects%20millions%20worldwide,traumatic%20brain%20injury%2C%20and%20more.https://www.cbhic.com/post/what-are-the-three-major-models-of-addictionhttps://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/understanding-addiction/0/steps/245163#:~:text=The%20common%20core%20assumptions%20of,is%20the%20defining%20observable%20pathology.https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/disease-model#:~:text=While%20the%20disease%20model%20was,formalized%20largely%20in%20the%201980s.
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Alcohol dependency is a complicated condition that has killed a staggering number of people. Fortinuately, many people have banded together to support one another through behavior changes to reinvent their life without this dependency. One such program truly dominates the known landscape of addiction interventions: Alcoholics Anonymous. Yet, the effectiveness of the AA program and the "active ingredient" in its method have remained shrouded in ambiguity for nearly a century. Recent scientific research has finally begun to reveal the evidence around Alcoholics Anonymous as an intervention for dependency.
Abraham: The Creator (https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-creator) John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Allison JanneyShane: Ghostbusters - Frozen Empire (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21235248/)
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Links and Referenes:- https://doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01600.xhttps://doi.org/10.15288/jsa.1996.57.65https://doi.org/10.1080/10550880902772464https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2007.07.014https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005032.pub2https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/04/the-irrationality-of-alcoholics-anonymous/386255/10.1007/978-1-4899-1678-5_3https://www.avenuesrecovery.com/blog/why-aa-is-harmful/https://www.practicalrecovery.com/aas-dominance-in-the-us-is-harmful/https://www.sanctuary.net/blog/whats-wrong-with-alcoholics-anonymous/https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/26/395310213/critic-faults-alcoholics-anonymous-for-lack-of-evidencehttps://sciencebasedmedicine.org/aa-is-faith-based-not-evidence-based/https://www.sossobriety.org/https://alcohol.org/alcoholics-anonymous/alternatives-to-the-aa-approach/
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 393 - Addiction: The Beginning
Most people are only one or two nodes away from someone who has struggled with some sort of addiction, or may struggle themselves. But what is this phenomenon? The definition has been tricky to pin down because addiction can span chemicals to behaviors, can go undetected or be overt, and can have seemingly creep up out of nowhere. But what all addiction has in common is harm to the user. We are embarking on an odyssey of episodes to explore the many facets of addiction from philosophy to intervention. Today is just the beginning.
Abraham: Five Nights at Freddy’s (https://www.fivenightsatfreddys.movie/) Shane: Chamblin Bookmine (https://www.chamblinbookmine.com/)Links and References:
If you are somone you know is struggling with suicide or crisis, call 988.
Recommendations- https://www.asam.org/quality-care/definition-of-addictionhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictionhttps://dictionary.apa.org/brain-disorderhttps://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drug-misuse-addictionhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6407-addictionhttps://drugabusestatistics.org/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328289/#:~:text=The%20DSM%2D5%20specifically%20lists,%3B%20stimulants%3B%20and%20tobacco).https://diamondrehabthailand.com/addiction-types/https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/drug-addiction-genes-environmenthttps://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/genes#:~:text=The%20A1%20form%20(allele)%20of,than%20normal%E2%80%94especially%20under%20stress.
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Have you thought about what you'll do if a significant disaster destroys most of humankind? Perhaps you've prepared for the zombie apocalypse or a nuclear winter. What will humans do if we are faced with end times? We look through the history of extinction-level natural disasters that nearly killed off all humans and how we somehow pulled through... and what this tells us about what to expect if we are faced with yet another world-ending catastrophe.
Abraham: Apiary (https://stonemaiergames.com/games/apiary/)Shane: Pacific Rim (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663662/)
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Links and References:- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-ancestors-nearly-went-extinct-900-000-years-ago/https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abq7487https://www.history.com/news/prehistoric-ancestors-population-declinehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/how-long-humans-survive-zombie-apocalypse-scientists-a7513941.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2017/01/05/no-one-would-actually-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse/https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/five-apocalypses-humanity-has-survivedhttps://eprints.lse.ac.uk/22514/1/2308Ramadams.pdfhttps://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/ppt/CERC_Psychology_of_a_Crisis.pdf
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This re-run updates a previous episode on our musings about what aphantasia is, and the purpose of diagnoses. This condition describes people who can't see with their mind's eye. But, what does that mean? How would you know? Do we have aphantasia? Do you? We'll never know.
Abraham? Project Ironside (https://ironsidegametable.com/)Shane: Electric Shark Tattoo (https://electricsharktattoo.com/)
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Links and References- Arcangeli, M. Aphantasia demystified. Synthese 201, 31 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-022-04027-9https://aphantasia.com/article/science/visualisers-fallacy/Milton, F., Fulford, J., Dance, C., Gaddum, J., Heuerman-Williamson, B., Jones, K., Knight, K. F., MacKisack, M., Winlove, C., & Zeman, A. (2021). Behavioral and Neural Signatures of Visual Imagery Vividness Extremes: Aphantasia versus Hyperphantasia. Cerebral cortex communications, 2(2), tgab035. https://doi.org/10.1093/texcom/tgab035
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Psychologists and philosophers speculated for centuries trying to understand how the conscious experience of the mind relates to the physical substrate of the body. Is the mind just the process of our gooey brains, or something more? It's our brains. But we'll unpack it all.
Abraham: The Fox Experiment (https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/the-fox-experiment) Shane: Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub (https://stephenking.com/works/novel/black-house.html)
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Links:- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/mind-body-problem#:~:text=The%20mind%2Dbody%20problem%20is,of%20physical%20phenomena%20or%20not.https://philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/23115/what-does-the-mind-body-problem-mean#:~:text=The%20mind%2Dbody%20problem%20is%20essentially%20the%20question%20of%20whether,the%20same%20thing%20(the%20wayhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2254848https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9780470514412.ch1https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-46742-4_13https://philpapers.org/rec/GARHBA
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 389 - Speaking Behaviorese
Technical and professional jargon can be furstratingly opaque and many professionals lament the frequent use of technical speak. However, there is a benefit to technical jargon and neologisms and times that are appropriate for employing this type of communication. We also translate some common behavior analyst terms (behaviorese) into more readily understandable language. Where do you fall on this issue?
Abraham: The Big Sick (https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Big-Sick/0NYI65XXK4H2JU4KN108U2NACU) Shane: Uno: Show ‘Em No Mercy (https://shop.mattel.com/products/uno-show-em-no-mercy-hwv18)References:
Vocab: Neologism
Recommendations- Friman PC. There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. J Appl Behav Anal. 2021 Apr;54(2):636-653. doi: 10.1002/jaba.816. Epub 2021 Feb 11. PMID: 33570187.https://behavioralobservations.com/how-to-disseminate-behavior-analytic-technologies-inside-jaba-18-with-dorothea-lermanLindsley, O. R. (1991). From technical jargon to plain English for application. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24(3), 449-458. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-449
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Kids these days...but what does that mean? Have kids changed over time? Many people believe that there is something to say about the different "generations." Indeed, each generation experiences similar world events during the impressionable years of youth. What then can we expect from Baby Boomers, Millenials, or Gen Z? We take a skeptical and scientific look at the characteristic features of the behavior of people born during certain eras.
Abraham: The Green Knight (https://a24films.com/films/the-green-knight)Shane: Megacon 2024Links and References:
Recommendations- https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,856950,00.html?ref=journeymatters.aihttps://journeymatters.ai/7-generations/https://www.iberdrola.com/talent/generation-x-y-zhttps://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-human-resource-management/what-are-the-best-work-traits-of-each-generationhttp://www.wmfc.org/uploads/generationaldifferenceschart.pdfhttps://genhq.com/the-generations-hub/generational-faqs/https://imagine.jhu.edu/blog/2022/11/17/the-changing-generational-values/https://web.archive.org/web/20190328230347/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/19690752/daily_press/https://www.skeptic.com/michael-shermer-show/generation-myth-why-when-you-are-born-matters-less-than-you-think-bobby-duffy/https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/22/5-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-you-hear-about-gen-z-millennials-boomers-and-other-generations/https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2015/09/03/the-whys-and-hows-of-generations-research/
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Down Syndrome is a genetic condition with some characteristic features and complications. We explain how this condition occurs, the history, features of the diagnosis, and treatment. Do you know someone with Down Syndrome? Join us in our celebration of a diverse group of people united by their genetic variation.
Abraham: Self Reliance (https://www.hulu.com/movie/self-reliance-b530df17-e123-4174-8d4d-75e6f422468f)Shane: Archers of Loaf - Seconds Before the Accident (https://www.discogs.com/release/1364075-Archers-Of-Loaf-Seconds-Before-The-Accident)
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Links and References:- https://ndss.org/abouthttps://dsfamilynetwork.org/https://dsnetworkaz.org/https://www.dsnnn.org/https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/https://youtu.be/NPmU0JS5PqY?si=FyiNaGjvyUbKZ9PJhttps://www.champaigndsn.org/Ataman, A. D., Vatanoğlu-Lutz, E. E., & Yıldırım, G. (2012). Medicine in stamps: history of Down syndrome through philately. Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association, 13(4), 267–269. https://doi.org/10.5152/jtgga.2012.43
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Unions are grouops of employees who band together to form an allied unit that works to support its members in a work environment. This usually results in bargaining for higher wages for union members. Companies have long despised unions for this reason. Right to work laws state that their intended purpose is to give employees the option to opt out of unions if they don't want to participate. We explore what this means for employees and employers and unions and the history.
Abraham: Project Hail Mary (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611060/project-hail-mary-by-andy-weir/)Shane: Ghostbusters: The Video Game (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostbusters:_The_Video_Game)
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Links:- https://aflcio.org/issues/right-workhttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/righttowork-law.asphttps://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/key-reference-materials/national-labor-relations-acthttps://www.nrtw.org/right-to-work-frequently-asked-questions/https://www.epi.org/publication/right-to-work-states-have-lower-wages/https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/understanding-workers-financial-wellbeing-in-states-with-right-to-work-laws-20230908.html
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What do we do what we do? Because we do! That's the thesis of the life and death drive. We explain and dismantal this little known hypothesis of behavior championed by the psychoanalysts of the early 20th century. What drives you?
Abraham: The Flash (https://www.dc.com/theflash)Shane: Bear vs. Shark - Right Now, You’re in the Best of Hands. And If Something Isn’t Quite Right, Your Doctor Will Know in a Hurry (https://open.spotify.com/album/0pGIIPdSojJ3t4yCIQWM78?si=2rpS3HPuSn2BQfe8dEnTyA)
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Links and References- https://muse.jhu.edu/article/860682#:~:text=The%20significance%20of%20Spielrein's%20'destruction,biological%20drives%3B%20that%20of%20self%2Dhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1465-5922.1994.00155.xhttps://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095704767https://dictionary.apa.org/nirvana-principlehttps://exploringyourmind.com/freud-and-the-nirvana-principle/https://www.britannica.com/science/thanatos-psychologyhttps://study.com/learn/lesson/freud-death-drive-thanatos.htmlhttps://www.verywellmind.com/life-and-death-instincts-2795847https://www.proquest.com/openview/8a178ef37297d93689a2480053ca4659/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1818729https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1516/6H94-P06N-8QEN-829Bhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s11231-022-09356-9https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207578.2020.1815541https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/spielrein-sabina#:~:text=Sabina%20Spielrein%20was%20born%20in,had%20an%20affair%20with%20Jung.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 384 - Why I'm Not Doing Something Else Right Now
Science and quantitiative model nerds, this is for you! Or maybe not... We explain the mathematical model that purports to explain choice-making. We enumerate the benefits this model has had on behavior science in general, as well as take a hard critical look.
Abraham: Arborea (https://www.alleycatgames.com/arborea)Shane: The Silence of the Lambs (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/)Links and References:
Recommendations- Greer, B.D. and Shahan, T.A. (2019), Resurgence as Choice: Implications for promoting durable behavior change. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 52: 816-846. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.573Reed, D. D., & Kaplan, B. A. (2011). The matching law: a tutorial for practitioners. Behavior analysis in practice, 4(2), 15–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391780Skinner B. F. (1976). Farewell, My LOVELY!. Journal of the experimental analysis of behavior, 25(2), 218. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1976.25-218https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bell_Curve
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Engineering student and behaviorist Joseph Dailey joins us to talk about artificial intelligence: where it came from, where it is going, and what it can tell us about human psychology. We reflect on the current state of AI and consider some skeptical and practice considerations for how AI may impact us moving forward.
Recommendations
Linksand References:
Abraham: Go on a hikeJoey: Listen to your body and take a good stretch, be kind to yourselfShane: Scheduling time to write
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 382 - Handwriting Analysis
Humans have long been interested with shortcuts for peering into the enigma of the mind. Further, we search desperately for any clues that can help us identify persons of interest, particularly in crimes. What can we learn about people by analyzing their handwriting? What does your handwriting say about you? If we consider how penmanship develops, and what personality is, it becomes fairly obvious.
Abraham: Barbie (https://www.barbie-themovie.com/)Shane: Aladdin the Musical on Broadway (https://aladdinthemusical.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv8SsBhC7ARIsALIkVT0KAKjaGfVwtFx1MzrgZJhyOJvi-KfKr4vN28RlyZBWpJbQAkl6bp4aAghaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)Links and References:
Recommendations- https://dekalbmiller.com/forensic-handwriting-analysis/https://science.howstuffworks.com/handwriting-analysis.htmhttps://www.job-law.com/applicant-asked-for-handwriting-sample/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHowever%2C%20if%20an%20employer%20can,reasons%2C%20it%20would%20be%20illegal.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4676206/https://www.utimes.pitt.edu/archives/?p=8753https://parade.com/1195032/marynliles/handwriting-analysis/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167865518301880https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mdc3.12552https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/5571472https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/1363910
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 381 - Three Meals Per Day
Three meals per day has been so ingrained in western (and other cultures) for so long that it seems like it might be a biological requirement for humans. But we also know that food was not so easy to come by for our ancestors. We unpack the history of the three meals per day tradition.
Abraham: Fargo (season 5; https://www.hulu.com/fx-on-hulu?&cmp=7958&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM+Search+TV+Shows&utm_term=fargo%20full%20episodes&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyp-sBhBSEiwAWWzTnm4SACYGEiLMxagxy5AkRUi9n1uGYTRbingohbVN3pNazz-kB2m6zhoC9ygQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)Shane: Angelina Bakery (https://angelinabakery.com/)Links and References:
Recommendations- https://www.emetabolic.com/locations/centers/castle-rock/blog/healthy-living/why_do_we_eat_three_meals_a_day/#:~:text=The%20three%20meals%20per%20day,when%20you're%20not%20hungry.https://daily.jstor.org/why-do-americans-eat-three-meals-a-day/https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/trends/news/why-do-we-eat-three-times-a-day?refresh_ce=https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20243692https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/03/your-weird-pandemic-meals-are-probably-fine/618210/https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-3-meals-day-became-rule-and-why-we-should-be-eating-whenever-we-get-hungry-324892https://www.perspectivesmcgill.com/allposts/2023/5/2/decolonizing-diets-eating-three-meals-a-day-and-its-colonial-implicationshttps://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/is-3-meals-a-day-the-only-wayhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220412-should-we-be-eating-three-meals-a-dayhttps://www.raptitude.com/2022/04/the-myth-of-three-meals-a-day/
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 380 - 2023 That's a Wrap
Happy New Year! This is a re-cap of the year we just completed. What we talked about in the various episodes this year, what we read and watched, in memorium, and other fluff. Did you have a favorite moment? Message us and tell us what it was!
Abraham: A Knock at the Cabin (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/knock-at-the-cabin/umc.cmc.7fetnok7ou3e2dhp9808fprnt)Shane: Kookie Now (https://kookienow.com/)
Recommendations
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 379 - Brainwashed
Give that cerebrum a good scrubbing. There are two conditions under which we can get a handle on the phenomenon of brainwashing: What conditions produce the effect we might call brainwashing, and the what kind of behaviors or conditions would prompt us to label something as brainwashing. We also explore the idea that this effect isn't even really real. Of course, brainwashing has some not-so-subtle ties to racism and some nefarious activities of the US government in the past.
Abraham: Loki (season 2: https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/loki-season-2)Shane: Polynesian Fire Luau (https://www.polynesianfire.com/)Links:
Recommendations- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainwashinghttp://www7.bbk.ac.uk/hiddenpersuaders/blog/hunter-origins-of-brainwashing/#:~:text=Historians%20generally%20agree%20that%20the,American%20journalist%20and%20propaganda%20expert.https://www.history.com/mkultra-operation-midnight-climax-cia-lsd-experimentshttps://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/06760269https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/brainwashing-criminal-law-defence#:~:text=Brainwashing%20is%20used%20to%20describe,enforcement%20of%20routine%2C%20and%20hypnosis.https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-does-brainwashing-exist/https://www.pdcnet.org/thought/content/thought_1986_0061_0002_0241_0257https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-05599-7_11https://web.s.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=14639955&AN=163784402&h=DsT8Uz3APg6x484q7SKDmqSxEmB0htsKqFY7juEPzf9z8LvmH%2bch5APT49b03AfdAFz2SMmDYllqL6W6O7JhIw%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d14639955%26AN%3d163784402
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 378 - Talented Genius
Think of the most talented person you have ever known or known about. Now think about what it means to say that that person is talented. In this discussion, we try to bring a skeptical, behavioral view of the description that we love to apply to the highest performing people of any skill. We define talent, give examples, and then deconstruct the concept until we think we understand it as well as we can. If you've thought about what talent is, who has it, and why, then this episode is for you!
Abraham: Mercurial (Game, David Goh https://www.hyperlixir.com/games/mercurial)Shane: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/168642)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2021/05/23/simone-biles-gymnastics-officials-foolish-punishing-her-talent/5232267001/
- Pronko, N. H., (1988). From AI to Zeitgeist: A Philosophical Guide for the Skeptical Psychologist. Greenwood Press: Westport, CT.Schneider, S. M. (2012). The Science of Consequences: How They Affect Genes, Change the Brain, and Impact Our World. Prometheus Books: Amherst, NY.Bijou, S. W. (1993). Behavior Analysis of Child Development. Context Press: Reno, NV.Kantor, J. R., & Smith, N. W. (1975). The Science of Psychology: An Interbehavioral Survey. Principa Press, Chicago, IL.Shenk, D. (2010). The Genius in All of Us: New Insights Into Genetics, Talent, and IQ. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 377 - Uncanny
The uncanny valley started as a futurists fear about the future of robotics. But we have seen multiple instances of unsettling imagery in CGI that has us employing the uncanny hypothesis. There is also some skepticism about whether this phenomenon is even real. We explore the various suggestions about what accounts for the uncanny valley, whether it is real, and what behaviorism might contribute to understanding it.
Abraham: El Camino Christmas (https://www.netflix.com/title/80178974)Shane: Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind/)Links:
Recommendations- https://theconversation.com/uncanny-valley-why-we-find-human-like-robots-and-dolls-so-creepy-50268https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027715300640https://youtu.be/CNdAIPoh8a4https://youtu.be/VmgS2JltwX4https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/uncanny-valley.htmhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-uncanny-valleyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/ai-uncanny-valley?loggedin=true&rnd=1700967450205https://gizmodo.com/is-the-uncanny-valley-pseudoscience-5454086
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 376 - Social Media Influencers
Everybody wants to influence the world (to the tune of Tears for Fears). Being an influencer is one of the most enticing jobs out there for many people right now. Old, mostly young, and in between, the draw of a fame and fortune for self-made hobbyists is irresistable to many. But this is a job that requires a lot more work than it might seem, and fame is a double-edged sword. From where did this new career suddenly emerge? What is it? And, why do so many people want to do it? We'll do our best to explain it all.
Abraham: Uluk (https://hexy.studio/games/uluk/)Shane: The Marvels (https://www.marvel.com/movies/the-marvels)Alllll the Links and References:
Recommendations- https://www.ilo.org/sector/Resources/publications/WCMS_865323/lang--en/index.htmhttps://blog.workday.com/en-us/2023/future-media-entertainment-5-reasons-technology-changes-everything.htmlhttps://knowledge.insead.edu/career/psychological-strategies-influencershttps://grin.co/blog/psychology-of-influence/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/08/instagram-influencers-psychology-social-media-anxietyhttps://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-an-influencer/https://neilpatel.com/blog/guide-to-influencer-targeting/https://www.makeuseof.com/what-are-social-media-influencers/https://medium.com/swlh/why-everybody-wants-to-be-an-influencer-and-nobody-wants-a-real-job-anymore-fc1a895a76b3https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/10/20/young-people-want-to-be-influencers-even-as-older-americans-say-it-isnt-a-real-job/?sh=f0668af5f04bhttps://www.adweek.com/media/everyones-an-influencer-now-what/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/influencers-parents-posting-kids-online-privacy-security-concerns-rcna55318https://www.teenvogue.com/story/influencer-parents-children-social-media-impact
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 375 - Nostalgia: Bystander Effect
Let's take a trip back in time to our discussion on the bystander effect, as well as an update on what has happened in research since. What other variables can account for the bystander effect? What about when there is no bystander effect? There is such as a thing as too many cooks in the kitchen, as they say.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797615569579https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/bystander-effect#:~:text=Radiation%20and%20Health%20Effects&text=The%20term%20bystander%20effect%20describes,not%20directly%20hit%20by%20radiation.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6790599/#:~:text=Further%2C%20a%20cross%E2%80%90national%20video,%2C%20%26%20Lindegaard%2C%202019).https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11292-020-09417-yhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1089268021995168https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-37653-001http://www.webclearinghouse.net/volume/1/Lathrop-TheEffects.phphttps://spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sipr.12063
Recommendations:
Abraham: A Haunting in Venice (movie: https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/a-haunting-in-venice)
Shane: De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising (https://open.spotify.com/album/34LxHI9x14qXUOS8AWRrYD?si=i8Z8nRbHRLy29mwGutpzaw)
Links:
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 374 - The TSA in the USA pt. 2
Most people report feeling that the TSA is successfully protecting against threats. Are they right? Some argue that not flying pushes people toward driving which is exponentially more fatal. What can we do about it? Many have some radical ideas. We'll unpack what there is to understand about the TSA.
Recommendations
Abraham: Sounds Fishy (https://bigpotato.com/products/sounds-fishy)
Shane: Hotline TNT - Cartwheel (https://open.spotify.com/album/6LrhvefGM7zcJpIdMC9otz?si=yVWBjXa2TAy-McHleJF8JA)
Links and References:- https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellistalton/2019/01/28/is-the-tsa-really-necessary/?sh=5565d5c025e0https://www.vox.com/2016/5/17/11687014/tsa-against-airport-securityhttps://www.theverge.com/c/23311333/tsa-history-airport-security-theater-homelandhttps://www.securitydegreehub.com/airport-security-make-us-safer/https://reason.com/2022/01/07/airport-security-measures-are-popular-but-pointless/https://www.bts.gov/newsroom/full-year-2022-us-airline-traffic-data#:~:text=U.S.%20airlines%20carried%20194%20million,and%20388%20million%20in%202020.https://www.npr.org/2021/09/10/1035131619/911-travel-timeline-tsahttps://www.businessinsider.com/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-interview-stopped-terror-attack-weekly-2019-1https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/30/world/al-qaeda-documents/index.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/tsa-touts-orlando-bomb-suspect-arrest/https://vimeo.com/871252019Garrick Blalock garrick.blalock@cornell.edu , Vrinda Kadiyali & Daniel H. Simon (2009) Driving fatalities after 9/11: a hidden cost of terrorism, Applied Economics, 41:14, 1717-1729, DOI: 10.1080/00036840601069757https://www.sheffield.com/air-travel-safest-mode-transportation#:~:text=For%20one%2C%20there%20is%20a,air%20at%20any%20given%20time.
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 373 - The TSA in the USA pt. 1
Transportation is an enormous part of any economy. Airplanes are one of the more recent inventions that have changed the landscape of security around the world. In addition, the consequences of a plane failing accidentally or through the intentional destruction by bad actors is catastrophic. Therefore, the security of airplanes is of the utmost importance. Yet, the instances of terrorist actions or even attempts are vanishingly small. The TSA was designed to prevent terrorist activities. Is it working? Is it just creating the illusion of security? If we had to ask, you can probably already guess the answer. We kick off this two-parter by reviewing the history of airpot security and its trials and tribulations. What are your experiences? Let us know!
Recommendations Part 2
Abraham: Sounds Fishy (https://bigpotato.com/products/sounds-fishy)
Shane: Hotline TNT - Cartwheel (https://open.spotify.com/album/6LrhvefGM7zcJpIdMC9otz?si=yVWBjXa2TAy-McHleJF8JA)
Links and References:- https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellistalton/2019/01/28/is-the-tsa-really-necessary/?sh=5565d5c025e0https://www.vox.com/2016/5/17/11687014/tsa-against-airport-securityhttps://www.theverge.com/c/23311333/tsa-history-airport-security-theater-homelandhttps://www.securitydegreehub.com/airport-security-make-us-safer/https://reason.com/2022/01/07/airport-security-measures-are-popular-but-pointless/https://www.bts.gov/newsroom/full-year-2022-us-airline-traffic-data#:~:text=U.S.%20airlines%20carried%20194%20million,and%20388%20million%20in%202020.https://www.npr.org/2021/09/10/1035131619/911-travel-timeline-tsahttps://www.businessinsider.com/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-interview-stopped-terror-attack-weekly-2019-1https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/30/world/al-qaeda-documents/index.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/tsa-touts-orlando-bomb-suspect-arrest/https://vimeo.com/871252019Garrick Blalock garrick.blalock@cornell.edu , Vrinda Kadiyali & Daniel H. Simon (2009) Driving fatalities after 9/11: a hidden cost of terrorism, Applied Economics, 41:14, 1717-1729, DOI:
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 372 - Internet Trolls
What makes someone a troll? We are all a little bit troll-y sometimes. We dive into how and why it works, when it is good and bad, and a brief history of trolls. Join us for the psychology of troll behavior.
Abraham: Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (https://www.netflix.com/title/80209229)Shane: Blink 182 - One More Time… (https://open.spotify.com/album/1OteY9OFTmoZ0vmZT89wPd; https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-more-time/1707257664)Links and References:
Recommendations- Cheng, J., Bernstein, M., Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil, C., & Leskovec, J. (2017). Anyone Can Become a Troll. In Proceedings of the 2017 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing. CSCW ’17: Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing. ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/2998181.2998213https://apnews.com/article/biden-internet-broadband-bead-0b95fabd7f6833ce420c80d474a145a5https://blog.hootsuite.com/how-to-deal-with-trolls-on-social-media/https://computer.howstuffworks.com/troll.htmhttps://medium.com/dose/what-did-trolling-look-like-before-the-internet-cb42890265c0
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 371 - Evil Shenanigans
Why are some people evil? What is evil anyway? Is evil even real? We discuss the philosophy of what evil is and why it occurs... if it occurs.
Abraham: No One Will Save You (https://www.hulu.com/movie/no-one-will-save-you-9e96f51e-6806-4306-9773-e96b68d25305)Shane: Electric Shark Tattoo Studio (https://www.instagram.com/electricsharktattoo/)
Recommendations
Linksand References:- https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/concept-evil/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/evil-kinds-origins/https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/socialsciences/ppecorino/phil_of_religion_text/CHAPTER_6_PROBLEM_of_EVIL/Nature_of_Evil.htm#:~:text=%22Evil%22%20has%20a%20wider%20range,famines%2C%20floods%2C%20etc.)https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691026176/jung-on-evilhttps://www.prisonexp.org/https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/193629/summaryhttp://www.zimbardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2003-Evil-Chapter.pdfhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691615568998https://www.psypost.org/2021/07/new-psychology-research-suggests-that-belief-in-pure-evil-can-put-blinders-on-peoples-thinking-61556https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acp.3795https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/members/sigs/spirituality-spsig/walker.pdf?sfvrsn=2223ae50_2https://www3.nd.edu/~jspeaks/courses/2007-8/20229/_HANDOUTS/problem-of-evil.pdfhttps://reasonandmeaning.com/2016/04/09/can-there-be-goodness-without-badness/https://iep.utm.edu/evil-log/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 370 - Satanic Panic
In the 1970s in the US and other parts of the world, a great fear was blossoming in the hearts of normal, every day people. The very real threat of the conspiracy of the satanic cults! Dun Dun DUN! Except... the fear about satanic cults is actually pretty old. Why was there a new fear? What was reallygoing on during the satanic panic? You've got questions, or at least we assume you do... and we've got (some) answers.
Abraham: Wrath of Becky (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20916568/)Shane: Ahsoka (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622776/) (again)Links and References
Recommendations- https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/satanic-panic.htm#pt5https://gizmodo.com/a-brief-history-of-satanic-panic-in-the-1980s-1679476373https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642372/satanic-panic-history-1980shttps://www.cbc.ca/arts/satan-wants-you-filmmakers-q-a-sean-horlor-steve-j-adams-1.6822213https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/satanic-panic.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2021/05/18/997559036/americas-satanic-panic-returns-this-time-through-qanonhttps://www.senate.mo.gov/LegislativeLibrary/Panic.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explainedhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/mcmartin-preschoolEhrman, A. (1976). THE ORIGINS OF THE RITUAL MURDER ACCUSATION AND BLOOD LIBEL. Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought, 15(4), 83–90. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23258406WAGEMAKERS, B. (2010). INCEST, INFANTICIDE, AND CANNIBALISM: ANTI-CHRISTIAN IMPUTATIONS IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE. Greece & Rome, 57(2), 337–354. http://www.jstor.org/stable/40929483https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-southwest/the-enduring-panic-about-cow-mutilations
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 369 - Psatanism
Spooky season 2023 continues with this dive in to actual Satanism. It is a lot newer than you might think. Also, there are different kinds of satanism broadly categorized as "theistic" and "atheistic." Are you a stanist? You might become one after this episode... jk
Abraham: Hail Satan? (documentary; http://www.hailsatanfilm.com/)Shane: Asohka (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622776/)
Recommendations
Links:- https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-ushttps://www.history.com/topics/religion/satanism#aleister-crowleyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-06/is-satanism-a-religion-of-social-justice/101591462https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/satanic-beliefs-criminal-actionshttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49392867https://study.com/academy/lesson/satanism-beliefs-types-rituals.html\https://youtu.be/ohGj3BnOVyg?si=rm8q8EIZJCY4-mj6https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2017/02/10/the-devils-roots-theistic-satanism-in-metal/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 368 - Left-Hand Path Magic
Welcome to our spooky, Halloween-themed kick-off! We went even more specific than usual and will be talking about Satan the whole month of October. Have you heard of left-hand path magic? Probably in one form or another. We unpack the history of left-hand path, how it is presumed to be used, and how it relates to Satan... if at all.
Abraham: Yeung Man Cooking (https://yeungmancooking.com/)Shane: Entombed - Left Hand Path (https://open.spotify.com/album/5nrZejD99ZmAXrmrouIJcU?si=3DwqiNGfSpCytlhx5ZbG0A)Links:
Recommendations- https://online.ucpress.edu/nr/article-abstract/12/4/28/70127/Left-Hand-Path-Magic-and-Animal-Rights?redirectedFrom=PDFhttps://www.learnreligions.com/left-hand-and-right-hand-paths-95827https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/3/2/389https://www.thedailybeast.com/hitlers-hunt-for-the-holy-grail-and-the-ghent-altarpiecehttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/01/12/fbi-satan-mobplot-kill-ted-kennedy-097180https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/fulltext/S1364-6613(08)00177-0https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1016/j.religion.2005.07.002
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 367 - Color "Blind"
What does the world look like when you are color deficient? Why are more men color deficient than women? Can glasses really help color deficient people see? Why is it color "deficient" and not color "blind?" These are all of the questions we assume you have and will want to have answered... so that's what we spoke about! Hopefully we were right...
Abraham: Electric VehiclesShane: The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium (https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/dining/toothsome-chocolate-emporium-and-savory-feast-kitchen)
Recommendations
Links and References:- https://dictionary.apa.org/color-blindnesshttps://enchroma.com/pages/types-of-color-blindness?gclid=CjwKCAjwr_CnBhA0EiwAci5sih3dqGpr69NVBQcV_zUso4KFsRb40azoPM2OZHqHaaIL-n_t4tClUhoCERwQAvD_BwE (SHANE, CHECK THIS ONE OUT!)https://youtu.be/r8OG0HNLz0w?si=M6APFImtZuiUABibJonauskaite D, Camenzind L, Parraga CA, Diouf CN, Mercapide Ducommun M, Müller L, Norberg M, Mohr C. 2021. Colour-emotion associations in individuals with red-green colour blindness. PeerJ 9:e11180 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11180https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/do-color-blindness-correcting-glasses-work#:~:text=%22Colorblindness%20glasses%20are%20made%20with,Schwab%20says.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 366 - Professional Wrestling
Sorry for Abraham's poor mic quality this episode! It'll be back to normal next time. Why do people become pro wrestlers? Why do people watch professional wrestling? This semi-ancient/semi-recent theatre is underrated for the real risk and exploitation of the performers. But it ropes people in with it's narrative story, athletic performances, and incredible stunts. Listen in for the deep dive into the psychology of professional wrestling.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 365 - Breaux
David Henry Breaux was a kind, beloved person with a tragic story. In a rare instance of profiling a single individual, we use this inspiring story to talk about what compassion is.
Abraham: Bros (https://www.uphe.com/movies/bros)Shane: The Fisherman by John Langan (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/29901930)Links:
Recommendations- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/03/california-town-mourns-compassion-guyhttps://www.ted.com/talks/karen_armstrong_my_wish_the_charter_for_compassion?language=enhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-14/two-men-dead-davis-serial-stabbings-how-will-families-copehttps://stanfordmag.org/contents/compassion-s-championhttps://www.davisenterprise.com/news/crime_fire_courts/updated-man-slain-in-central-park-id-d-as-compassion-guy-david-breaux/article_45452b08-5df6-51ae-b10c-502bb26f120f.htmlhttps://www.kcra.com/article/davis-police-activity-reported-in-area-of-central-park/43728061https://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-breaux-davis-california-compassion-bench/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_David_Henry_Breauxhttps://youtu.be/Q2vGPF2Brfo?si=VH0BAstm0Wd3PuBw
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 364 - Veganitarianism
Plant-based food and hygeine products are gaining in popularity. What is behind this trend in vegan leaning? We explain the history of veganism, the names that almost took the place of veganism, critique Peta, and talk about why people do it?
Abraham: Liquid Death (https://liquiddeath.com/)Shane: Ringworm - Seeing Through Fire (https://open.spotify.com/album/5dzpqn8zTNW6lMYuiCfTqP?si=DgHdAI4VTWGATZr7NzFGrA)
Recommendations
Links:- https://veggiefestchicago.org/famous-vegetarians/https://thebitingtruth.com/6-types-of-vegetarian-diets-explained/https://sentientmedia.org/common-misconceptions-about-veganism/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446https://web.archive.org/web/20190528030736/http://www.ukveggie.com/vegan_news/vegan_news_1.pdfhttps://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/why-is-the-vegan-diet-so-popular/https://www.chooseveganism.org/why-do-people-go-vegan/https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/world-cultures-and-religions-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-diet/#:~:text=Plant%2Dbased%20eating%20is%20deeply,violence%20towards%20all%20living%20things.https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/soc4.12877https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2006.00580.xhttps://onehome.org.uk/topics/food-and-drink/diet/11-surprising-facts-about-veganism/https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021/03/18/meatless-mondays-less-meat-less-heat#:~:text=The%20Significance%20of%20Eating%20Plant,and%20maintaining%20a%20healthy%20weight!
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 363 - History of Slavery pt 2
The conditions of slavery, the current state of modern slavery, and other things we need to talk about. Check out our conclusion to this dicussion.
Abraham: Schindler’s List (https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/schindlers-list)Shane: W.E.B. Du Bois’s work (https://www.britannica.com/biography/W-E-B-Du-Bois)
Recommendations
Links:- https://youtu.be/Ajn9g5Gsv98https://restavekfreedom.org/2018/09/11/the-history-of-slavery/https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more/media-centre/news/2020/sailors-were-appalled-by-conditions-on-slave-ships#:~:text=The%20terrible%20conditions%20for%20those,and%20poor%20ventilation%20below%20deck.https://freetheslaves.net/slavery-today-2/slavery-in-history/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/19/magazine/history-slavery-smithsonian.htmlhttps://www.ushistory.org/us/22b.asphttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/30/how-american-racism-influenced-hitlerhttps://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slaveryhttps://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/slavery-in-history/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 362 - History of Slavery pt 1
As new policies are attempting to revise history by rebranding slavery in a more flattering manner, we decided to review the history of slavery to get a retrospective analysis of this practice. We pull no punches in our discussion about what slavery entailed and how it developed.
Abraham: Dawn Platinum EZ Squeeze https://dawn-dish.com/en-us/products/dawn-platinum-ez-squeeze-refreshing-rain-scent/Shane: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem (https://www.teenagemutantninjaturtlesmovie.com/)
WARNING: Contains topics that some listeners may find upsetting (torture, child abuse, sexual assault)
Recommendations
Links:- https://youtu.be/Ajn9g5Gsv98https://restavekfreedom.org/2018/09/11/the-history-of-slavery/https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more/media-centre/news/2020/sailors-were-appalled-by-conditions-on-slave-ships#:~:text=The%20terrible%20conditions%20for%20those,and%20poor%20ventilation%20below%20deck.https://freetheslaves.net/slavery-today-2/slavery-in-history/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/19/magazine/history-slavery-smithsonian.htmlhttps://www.ushistory.org/us/22b.asphttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/30/how-american-racism-influenced-hitlerhttps://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slaveryhttps://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/slavery-in-history/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 361 - Nostalgia: What Happened to Asperger Syndrome?
From the archive, we have dusted off this old discussion in which we explain how Asperger Syndrome came and went. Further, we provide a few updates on things that have happened since this episode published, including a serious revelation about Dr. Hans Asperger himself...
Abraham: Garlic FestivalsShane: The Bear (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear)
Recommendations
Links:
Barahona-Corrêa, J. B., & Filipe, C. N. (2016). A Concise History of Asperger Syndrome: The Short Reign of a Troublesome Diagnosis. Frontiers in psychology, 6, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.02024https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/the-history-of-autism/asperger-syndromehttps://www.spectrumnews.org/news/new-evidence-ties-hans-asperger-nazi-eugenics-program/https://molecularautism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13229-018-0208-6
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 360 - Speaking in Tongues
Divine gift? Neurological breakdown? Sims? No matter what you think is the attributible variable, speaking in tongues involves humans doing things, and therefore falls into the realm of psychology and into our diabolically skeptical hands. We explore the facts and features of speaking in tongues and its history.
Abraham: Chumajor 6-in-one dog seat cover for your car (https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Scratchproof-Nonslip-Covers-Backseat/dp/B09PQVC4Y5)Shane: Bubbie’s Plant Burgers and Fizz (https://www.bubbiesburgers.com/)Links:
Recommendations- https://www.britannica.com/topic/glossolaliahttps://www.apostolic.edu/speaking-in-tongues-throughout-history/https://charlesasullivan.com/16993/speaking-in-tongues-worldwide/https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/speaking-in-tongues-excerpt/56cb727360f96b5e606f20e9https://www.wikihow.com/Speak-in-Tongueshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5748000/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/07/health/07brain.htmlhttps://www.science.org/content/article/tongues-mindhttps://medium.com/healthy-skepticism/strange-facts-about-speaking-in-tongues-280ba69508ahttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061030183100.htmhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174730/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22871041/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/sns-la-et-mg-megan-fox-esquire-20130115-story.html
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 359 - Excited Delirium
Have you heard of the mental diagnosis that literally causes death? Or, at least that is what some would like you to believe. We uncover the conspiracy of neurobabble pseudoscience used to justify thousands of murders every year. Join on us on our debunking mission.
Abraham: The Out-Laws (https://www.netflix.com/title/81193794)Shane: Chamber - A Love to Kill For (https://open.spotify.com/album/78lMWOIljykkcV0WucWMpj?si=HJPIHIp6TRiIW5o4m9Up1w)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/excited-delirium#:~:text=The%20term%20'excited%20delirium'%20has,unexpected%20physical%20strength%2C%20and%20hyperthermia.https://youtu.be/aht7lH_LpFchttps://phr.org/our-work/resources/excited-delirium/https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/angelo-quinto-antioch-death-investigation/2997166/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7283219/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5061757/https://www.jems.com/administration-and-leadership/excited-delirium-strikes-witho/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1556-4029.15101https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/system/files?file=file-attachments/701801.pdfhttps://www.floridatoday.com/in-depth/news/2019/10/24/excited-delirium-custody-deaths-gregory-edwards-melbourne-taser/2374304001/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4461039/#:~:text=We%20estimate%20that%2014.3%25%20of,are%20attributable%20to%20mental%20disorders.https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/angelo-quinto-antioch-death-investigation/2997166/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30543613/
Become a supporter of this podcast:Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 358 - Naked
There are a few things we all have in common as humans, and one of those is that we all have a naked body at some point. Some people make that "some point" most of the time. We explore nudism, where it came from, where it is, and why people do it. Nudists, we salute you!
Abraham: Is It Cake? (Season 2; https://www.netflix.com/title/81333845)Shane: Jaye Jayle - Don’t Let Your Love Life Get You Down (https://jayejayle.bandcamp.com/album/dont-let-your-love-life-get-you-down)Links:
Recommendations- https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2015/06/why_be_naked.htmlhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-240-memorial-to-the-victims-of-communism-stripped-naked-at-lunch-redefining-autism-more-1.3127460/the-naked-truth-about-nudists-1.3127522https://thebullamarillo.com/theres-more-to-being-a-nudistnaturist-than-you-think/https://www.aanr.com/aanr_articles/the-history-of-nudism/https://naturistsholiday.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/why-be-or-become-a-nudist-here-are-the-top-10-reasons/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-skinny-on-nudism-in-the-ushttps://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/everything-you-ve-ever-wondered-about-nudist-clubs-answeredhttps://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beauty/body/why-i-love-being-nude-the-health-benefits-of-being-a-nudist/news-story/fbbade7601de6fc8c8c09a29725d69edhttps://factrepublic.com/facts/2377/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/victorian-table-legs-covering-mythhttps://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/what-is-nudism-why-do-people-practice-it/story
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 357 - Orca Party
Killer whales have been making the news lately for attcking boats. This is particularly notable because they seem to have spread this trend to other orcas. But orcas have been demonstrating a few interesting difficult-to-explain trends since people have started paying attention. We describe what orcas have been doing, why it's interesting, and what we understand about it so far.
Abraham: Jury Duty (https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBS) Shane: Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (https://www.netflix.com/title/81462151)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/head-to-head-orca-vs-great-white-shark/https://movementecologyjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40462-017-0094-0https://hswri.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwISlBhD6ARIsAESAmp6Xvm1Z5XmAWbDCOnUdY9qRS7avBr1P09Pv1WpWyAfRdh-v7iynXNQaAldDEALw_wcBhttps://cascadiaresearch.org/user_page/foraging-behavior-and-ecology-transient-killer-whales-orcinus-orca/https://www.whaleresearch.com/orca-behaviorshttps://www.killer-whale.org/killer-whale-social-structure/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/killer-whale-orca-trendshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/attacking-boats-may-be-a-new-social-trend-for-juvenile-orcashttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/understanding-orca-culture-12494696/https://www.iflscience.com/in-1987-orcas-had-a-fashion-of-wearing-a-dead-salmon-as-a-hat-69542https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-have-sunk-3-boats-in-europe-and-appear-to-be-teaching-others-to-do-the-same-but-whyhttps://a-z-animals.com/blog/discover-why-scientists-believe-killer-whales-are-attacking-boats-on-purpose/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-022-00719-3
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 356 - Super Tasters
Your tongue is special. It might taste a lot or a very little. Some people have extra super-sensitive tongues packed with many taste receptor cells and they can taste flavors that other people can't detect at all. These are the super tasters! How does it work? Why do some people have it? How can you test yourself? Find out here.
Abraham: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-switch/)Shane: Kingsman: The Secret Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsman:_The_Secret_Service)
Recommendations
Links and Resources:- Hayes, J. E., & Keast, R. S. (2011). Two decades of supertasting: where do we stand?. Physiology & behavior, 104(5), 1072–1074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.08.003Wooding S. (2006). Phenylthiocarbamide: a 75-year adventure in genetics and natural selection. Genetics, 172(4), 2015–2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/genetics/172.4.2015Bartoshuk LM, et al. PROP (6-n-propylthiouracil) supertasters and the saltiness of NaCl. Ann N Y Acad Sci.1998;855:793–6Bartoshuk LM, et al. Supertasting, earaches and head injury: genetics and pathology alter our taste worlds. Neurosci Biobehav Rev.1996;20(1):79–87https://www.thecut.com/article/picky-eater-you-might-be-a-supertaster.htmlhttps://youtu.be/jExqPBLgf-ohttps://youtu.be/3_TGrh-x5i4https://youtu.be/W7Pzhvypg9Ahttps://youtu.be/aroNLSRzeno
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 355 - Nostalgia: The Polygraph Test
This is a rerun and update of our episode on the polygraph. Originally recorded in 2017, we wanted to see what new research has happened since our original publication. Spoiler: They still don't work, Listen in to learn more.
]Links and references- htpss://axeligence.com/applicant-consultants-on-polygraph-test-accuracy/#:~:text=Some%20studies%20have%20shown%20that,98%25%20for%20each%20test%20taken.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6654171/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1365712720983929Kotsoglou, K. N. (2021). Zombie forensics: the use of the polygraph and the integrity of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The International Journal of Evidence & Proof, 25(1), 16–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/1365712720983929
Abraham: BSI/BFSR SIG (https://bfsr.abainternational.org/)Shane: Old Man Gloom - Meditations in B (https://open.spotify.com/album/3AaVZrcmpub9g5FWuokOhE?si=sGRsKPhYR1KfFnRRSIfD2Q)
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 354 - Take the Good With the Bad
One of the most enduring theories of choice-making is the behavioral economics model called "Prospect Theory." People tend to avoid risk twice as much as work for reward. Unless you were raised somewhere other than Western culture. How does this apply to things beyond decision making? We'll replace one of your Psych 101 classes with this theory you should know.
Abraham: Black Mirror (season 6; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/episodes/?mode=desktop&ref_=m_ft_dsk)Shane: The Martian (Book AND Movie; https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-martian)Links:
Recommendations- https://youtu.be/sM91d5I36Pohttps://time.com/6145596/2022-winter-olympics-bronze-silver-medals-happiness/Medvec, V. H., Madey, S. F., & Gilovich, T. (1995). When less is more: counterfactual thinking and satisfaction among Olympic medalists. Journal of personality and social psychology, 69(4), 603–610. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.69.4.603https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w18621/w18621.pdfhttp://psych.fullerton.edu/mbirnbaum/psych466/articles/Tversky_Kahneman_JRU_92.pdfhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cb.1779#:~:text=A%20major%20limitation%20of%20prospect,to%20adopt%20a%20single%20prospect.https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/capital-markets/prospect-theory/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S014829631000189X
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 353 - Homeowner Associations
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) are (mostly) involuntary paid memberships into systems that can regulate nearly everything about your home and life around your home. Any deviation from those regulations, real or perceived, can be met with fines, a lien on your house, mortgage takeover, and threats of jail time. Where did this sadistic practice horror come from? Racism, of course. Listen in to our deep dive into the dumpster fire that is HOAs.
Abraham: Escape RoomsShane: Stephen King short stories (Collections: Everything’s Eventual, Night Shift)Links:
Recommendations- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/homeowners-association-fee-hoa.asp#:~:text=HOA%20fees%20tend%20to%20vary,amenities%2C%20the%20higher%20the%20fees.https://www.realestatenews.com/2023/02/15/most-new-homes-for-sale-are-in-an-hoa-do-buyers-carehttps://hoa-usa.com/about/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%20370%2C000%20homeowner,homeowner%20association%20boards%20and%20committees.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/realestate/what-is-redlining.htmlhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/annoying-hoa-storieshttps://www.familyhandyman.com/list/homeowner-association-horror-stories/https://www.buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/petty-hoa-storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrizmAo17Os
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 352 - Dancing Until You Drop
A few times through history a large crowd of people stopped everything they were doing and just started dancing... Sometimes until the dancing resulted in serious injury. Why did they do this? We explore the known and unknown about the dancing plagues!
Abraham: Ted Lasso Season 3 (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy)Shane: Spider-Man - Across the Spiderverse (https://www.acrossthespiderverse.movie/)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(09)60386-X/fulltexthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/strange-case-dancing-mania-struck-germany-six-centuries-ago-today-180959549/https://familydoctor.org/condition/mass-psychogenic-illness/#:~:text=What%20is%20mass%20psychogenic%20illness,or%20a%20toxin%20(poison).https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-groupthink-2671595https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0020764018766185https://karger.com/sad/article/5/5/320/291347/Post-Finasteride-Syndrome-An-Induced-Delusionalhttps://www.historyhit.com/1374-dancing-mania-strikes-aachen/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 351 - Video Game Violence
Video games often depict graphic violence, gore, and other behaviors that would be considered extremely inappropriate, immoral, and illegal. What effect does this have on the players who control these actions? Politicians point to these games as influencing the violent crimes that people commit. Fortunately, there is a lot of research so we got to the bottom of this controversial idea.
Abraham: Guardians of the Galaxy vol: 3 (https://movies.disney.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3)Shane: Zelda: A Link to the Past (https://www.ign.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past)Links and References:
Recommendations- https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/fact-check-trump-suggests-video-games-blame-mass-shootings-n1039411https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/here-s-what-we-know-about-links-between-video-games-n852776https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.171474https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180116131317.htmhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/soej.12139Markey, P. M., Markey, C. N., & French, J. E. (2015). Violent video games and real-world violence: Rhetoric versus data. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 4(4), 277–295. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000030https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stanford-researchers-scoured-every-reputable-163528766.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACJYI_G5bXmqGia5OeGDdwx9t1lJQQfLw_Pnj6hmbzUA2ALHnjQ5zLTuySR43KU1fVoG5TJM0nBbw2a792cvwRzh2GCd0I27apGiiuLwB0A6GJkAS0MAAW7qVHbDYuuyBHryp_mM8Wt_ECtFK8sDBC2lol__C9JI0N-QQ6d6Gmhjhttps://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/study-confirms-link-between-violent-video-games-and-physical-aggression/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=dsa&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw36GjBhAkEiwAKwIWyYgUBFVBG_2Zv0O8K3w__SChwAo9DfNczvG9pxfALDx3PWMjRccQJxoCWdwQAvD_BwEDavid Zendle, Daniel Kudenko, Paul Cairns. Behavioural realism and the activation of aggressive concepts in violent video games. Entertainment Computing, 2018; 24: 21 DOI:
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 350 - Tough on Crime
"Tough on Crime" has been a popular rallying cry in the US for some time. However, what does this actually mean? Further, how does it impact the behavior of would-be criminals? We explore the "tough on crime" policies with a critical eye.
Abraham: Penn and Teller: Fool Us (https://www.facebook.com/PennandTellerFoolUs/) [bonus: fight wars using paintballs]Shane: Elvis by Baz Luhrman (https://elvis.warnerbros.com/)
Recommendations:
Links and resources:- https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/70411/307337-Did-Getting-Tough-on-Crime-Pay-.pdfhttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/failure-get-tough-crime-policyhttps://innocenceproject.org/news/tough-on-crime-policies-are-at-odds-with-the-presumption-of-innocence/https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/history-mass-incarcerationhttps://www.owu.edu/news-media/from-our-perspective/tough-questions-for-tough-on-crime-policies/https://www.justicestrategies.org/sites/default/files/Judy/GettingToughOnCrime.pdfhttps://www.prisonpolicy.org/global/2021.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmN2iBhCrARIsAG_G2i5zd0_kGV7EMd4dp9GaypbmHnJ5zjx6k-iepScDj2Lt9u5Ct20dkd0aAmgREALw_wcBhttps://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/jail-inmates-2021-statistical-tables#:~:text=At%20midyear%202021%2C%20about%2049,of%20the%20total%20jail%20population.https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/statistics_inmate_race.jsphttps://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/principles-of-effective-state-sentencing-and-corrections-policyhttps://www.sentencingproject.org/fact-sheet/top-trends-in-criminal-justice-reform-2022/
Wed, 31 May 2023 - 349 - Heroic Rats
Rats have been a source of much rage and fear for their various behaviors and disease-carrying proclivities. But they are an impressive evolutionary smelling machine and pretty easy to train. Researchers have trained rats to use their remarkable sense of smell for a variety of heroic deeds that are saving many human lives. These are their stories... dun dun.
Abraham: Saosin (self-titled) https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saosin/28673579Shane: Heretics of Dune (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/303821/heretics-of-dune-by-frank-herbert/)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.discovery.com/nature/rats-are-being-trained-to-rescue-earthquake-survivors-La Londe, et al. (2014) - Training pouched rats to find people. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.181https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/giant-rats-trained-sniff-out-tuberculosis-africa/Poling, A., Weetjens, B., Cox, C., Beyene, N., Durgin, A., & Mahoney, A. (2011). Tuberculosis detection by giant african pouched rats. The Behavior analyst, 34(1), 47–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392234https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/feb/23/rats-who-sniff-out-tubersulosisKanaan, R., Farkas, N., Hegyi, P., Soós, A., Hegyi, D., Németh, K., Horváth, O., Tenk, J., Mikó, A., Szentesi, A., Balaskó, M., Szakács, Z., Vasas, A., Csupor, D., & Gyöngyi, Z. (2021). Rats sniff out pulmonary tuberculosis from sputum: a diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis. Scientific reports, 11(1), 1877. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81086-x
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 24 May 2023 - 348 - Scientology, Allegedly
Scientology is one of the newer religions in the world. And, although you have probably heard a lot about them, they are pretty small in number. Why did we choose to take on this litigious behemoth? Because they are staunchly anti-psychology while claiming to be science. Ripe for the plucking.
Abraham: Bob’s Burgers (https://www.fox.com/bobs-burgers/)Shane: John Mulhaney “Baby J” (https://www.netflix.com/title/81619082)
Recommendations
Links and References:- Tom Cruise Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFgF1JPNR5Ehttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-culthttps://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/apr/23/try-to-leave-church-scientology-lawrence-wrighthttps://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/it-cult-or-new-religious-movementhttps://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/is-scientology-a-dangerous-cult-1.917839https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/leah-reminis-battle-with-scientology-through-the-years/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3856510/https://daily.jstor.org/scholars-on-scientology/https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=relicshttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/scientology-children-second-generation-846732/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6291212/https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/214438.pdfhttps://www.pasadenanow.com/main/how-jack-parsons-and-the-suicide-squad-created-a-new-paradigm-in-rocketryhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315598086-9/scientology-auditing-eric-roux
Wed, 17 May 2023 - 347 - If These Flags Could Talk
One of the global ways that people communicate symbolically, flags are a sort of universal-ish language, depending on the flag. Where did they come from? Why do we use them? What do we use them for? A lot more interesting than you might think.
Abraham: Meredith for Real: The Curious Introvert Podcast (https://www.meredithforreal.com/)Shane: TMNT: The Last Ronin Series (https://www.idwpublishing.com/series/tmnt-the-last-ronin)Linksand References:
Recommendations- http://www.militarywives.com/index.php/museum-flags#:~:text=The%20historical%20origin%20of%20flags,or%20to%20signal%20to%20others.https://jimmygreen.com/news/post/46-what-does-an-upside-down-flag-representhttps://www.tacticaldistributors.com/pages/the-meaning-of-a-backwards-flaghttps://learnertrip.com/flags/flags-colors-meaning/https://www.hrc.org/resources/lgbtq-pride-flagshttps://youtu.be/HseeBVXUhEwhttps://shorelinesillustrated.com/nautical-flags-guide/https://youtu.be/3R43ww5fHWghttps://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-heraldryhttps://piggotts.co.uk/updates/history-white-flag/#:~:text=The%20white%20flag%20was%20written,surrender%20with%20a%20white%20flag.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 10 May 2023 - 346 - I Pledge Allegiance...
Compulsory, ritualistic pledging an oath of fealty to a leader or government's flag sounds like something you might see in an oppressive tyranical government. Indeed, there are a few countries that currently require school children and government officials to recite a daily pledge of loyalty to their government. Are you in one of them? In this discussion we explore the history of the ritual pledge of allegiance in the United States, the purpose of this practice, and what other countries do it.
Abraham: Murder Mystery 2 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81212842)Shane: Renfield (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11358390/)
Recommendations
Links and References:- https://www.upcounsel.com/lectl-the-strange-origin-of-the-pledge-of-allegiancehttps://csglobalpartners.com/resources/what-is-an-oath-of-allegiance/https://theweek.com/articles/852114/pledge-allegiance-not-normalhttps://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htmhttps://www.currentaffairs.org/2018/06/i-cant-believe-they-still-make-students-recite-the-pledge-of-allegiancehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/02/19/us/pledge-of-allegiance-explainer-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6D2MSAqochttps://thehill.com/homenews/3256719-47-states-require-the-pledge-of-allegiance-be-recited-in-schools-here-is-a-breakdown-of-each-states-laws/https://reason.com/2023/02/23/arizona-house-passes-a-bill-that-would-force-children-to-say-the-pledge-of-allegiance/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/02/us/pledge-of-allegiance-francis-bellamy.html
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 03 May 2023 - 345 - Nostalgia: Consciousness: The Case For And Against
First aired in November 2017, what has happened in the world of consciousness since this episode? Both a lot and somehow very little. As always, the definition is very important, and as always, a few "new" ideas of what that definition should be have been proposed. What do you think about it? Did this discussion influence you?
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230109/Study-opens-a-new-view-about-the-science-of-consciousness.aspx#:~:text=Recent%20research%20suggests%20that%20there's,and%20wakefulness%20has%20been%20elusive.
Recommendations
Abraham: Love, Death, and Robots (Netflix; https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608)
Shane: John Wick
Links and References:
https://consciousness.med.umich.edu/https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-developed-a-new-explanation-for-consciousness/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIn%20a%20nutshell%2C%20our%20theory,%2C%20MD%2C%20professor%20of%20neurology.“Consciousness as a Memory System” by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Kenneth A. Richman, Ph.D., Elizabeth A. Kensinger, Ph.D., 3 October 2022, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. DOI: 10.1097/WNN.0000000000000319
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 344 - Wokeism
Wokeism has a much longer history than you might think and its original meaning has been appropriated and obfuscated beyond recognition. We break down the defintiion, the current application, and level a critical lens at "woke" culture. Warning: We discuss a few awful people doing awful things.
Abraham: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (https://therokuchannel.roku.com/lp/weird)Shane: Samiam - Stowaway (https://open.spotify.com/album/5EZd3zQ30PFR9Xtbcbp0EU?si=o-wT0RWXQOWCcog4WL0EtQ)
Vocab: Pejorative.
Recommendations:
Links and References:- https://www.vox.com/culture/21437879/stay-woke-wokeness-history-origin-evolution-controversyhttps://www.nationalworld.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/what-does-woke-mean-definition-woke-culture-2023-3215758https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/2167/stop-w-o-k-e-acthttps://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/dsjel/vol2/iss3/1/https://shareok.org/handle/11244/326817https://formationreimagined.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Church-membership-has-fallen-below-the-majority-for-the-first-time-The-Washington-Post.pdfhttps://diversity.social/wokeism-woke-culture/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 343 - The Psychology of Swearing
Swearing involves the use of taboo words considered coarse, blasphemous, or otherwise unacceptable in polite or formal speech to accentuate a statement. Contrary to the myth that frequent swearing reflects a poverty of vocabulary, research shows that people who use taboo words tend to have larger vocabularies and higher verbal fluency. Swearing serves different functions like expressing emotions, creating humor, and constructing identity. Additionally, some researchers believe swearing can provide stress relief in upsetting situations, like when one stubs their toe.
Abraham: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (https://www.dungeonsanddragons.movie/)Shane: Baseball: A History of America’s Favorite Game by Greg Vecsey (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/90596)
Recommendations
Links and References:- https://people.howstuffworks.com/backward-evolution-swear-words.htmhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2015/06/26/2ba794c6-1abc-11e5-ab92-c75ae6ab94b5_story.htmlhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/c9bc23a0134b3d738b563383c931be06/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=31040https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/ws/files/86158666/Swearing_and_perceptions_of_the_speaker.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd-Sa_3iBVAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAkPudcbNz0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1F90W40t6ghttps://list.co.uk/news/9980/interview-jim-jefferies-im-the-rosa-parks-of-cnthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/01/20/station-fined-for-playing-the-whole-slim-shady/6bf0d192-4e57-4341-96cd-ae4c5534f86c/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S038800011400151Xhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00723/fullhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13423-022-02202-0https://word.tips/us-states-curse-words-map/
Become a supporter of this podcast:Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 342 - Facilitated Communication Pt. 3: The Damage
In this third and final installment of our discussion about Facilitated Communication, we explain why Facilitated Communication is not only ineffective, it is actively harmful, even fatally. Facilitated Communication is dangerous and does not work.
Rick and Morty season 6 (https://www.adultswim.com/videos/rick-and-morty/solaricks)Shane: Evolve Modern Vegan Kitchen (https://www.evolvemodernvegankitchen.com/)Links and References
WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and violence.
Recommendations- https://neuroclastic.com/logical-fallacies/https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2018-00352/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/organizations-opposing-fcJacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Schwartz, A. A. (1995). A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and antiscience science working group on facilitated communication. American Psychologist, 50(9), 750–765. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.50.9.750https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/facilitated-communication#:~:text=Facilitated%20communication%20is%20based%20on,they%20can%20use%20these%20tools.https://notanautismmom.com/2022/01/04/asha-position-statement-fc-rpm/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/01/02/autism-center-specialist-autistic-symptoms-spectrum-disorder-spell-to-communicate/4077034002/https://i-asc.org/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/infectious-disease/How-COVID-19-has-changed-the-culture-of-science/99/i3https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/facilitated-communication-is-still-pseudoscience/https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-facilitated-communication-session-199-with-jason-travers/https://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcasts/episode-876
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 341 - Facilitated Communication Pt. 2: The Science
The follow-up to the history of Facilitated Communication. How can we determine if the messages typed by an individual with little or no previous language experience is coming from them or their facilitator? Simply. This episode describes the experiments that cleverly demonstrated the nature of the Facilitated Communication dynamic. It was very one-sided. Only one-sided in fact. Check out part two of the FC trilogy.
Abraham: Join a Book ClubShane: Transmetropolitan (https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/transmetropolitan-1997/transmetropolitan-book-one)Links and References
Recommendations- https://neuroclastic.com/logical-fallacies/https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2018-00352/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/organizations-opposing-fcJacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Schwartz, A. A. (1995). A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and antiscience science working group on facilitated communication. American Psychologist, 50(9), 750–765. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.50.9.750https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/facilitated-communication#:~:text=Facilitated%20communication%20is%20based%20on,they%20can%20use%20these%20tools.https://notanautismmom.com/2022/01/04/asha-position-statement-fc-rpm/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/01/02/autism-center-specialist-autistic-symptoms-spectrum-disorder-spell-to-communicate/4077034002/https://i-asc.org/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/infectious-disease/How-COVID-19-has-changed-the-culture-of-science/99/i3https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/facilitated-communication-is-still-pseudoscience/https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-facilitated-communication-session-199-with-jason-travers/https://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcasts/episode-876
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 340 - Facilitated Communication Pt. 1: Magic Keyboard History
Being as charitable and honest as we can, facilitate communication is an ineffective pseudoscience. We explore the history, the claims, and a careful discussion of the general procedures. We handle this first discussion gently. Next episode, the gloves come off.
Abraham: Vindication (board game; https://www.orangenebula.com/product/vindication/)Shane: Everything Everywhere All At Once (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/)Links:
Recommendations- https://neuroclastic.com/logical-fallacies/https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2018-00352/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/organizations-opposing-fcJacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Schwartz, A. A. (1995). A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and antiscience science working group on facilitated communication. American Psychologist, 50(9), 750–765. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.50.9.750https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/facilitated-communication#:~:text=Facilitated%20communication%20is%20based%20on,they%20can%20use%20these%20tools.https://notanautismmom.com/2022/01/04/asha-position-statement-fc-rpm/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/01/02/autism-center-specialist-autistic-symptoms-spectrum-disorder-spell-to-communicate/4077034002/https://i-asc.org/https://www.facilitatedcommunication.org/https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/infectious-disease/How-COVID-19-has-changed-the-culture-of-science/99/i3https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/facilitated-communication-is-still-pseudoscience/https://behavioralobservations.com/what-is-facilitated-communication-session-199-with-jason-travers/https://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcasts/episode-876
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 339 - Seizure Alert Dogs
Seizure alert animals, like dogs, help during and after seizures and require training and upkeep. They aren't just pets and may stay with their owner for 8-9 years. The animals recognize seizures through sudden shifts in behavior and intense pacing, whining, or licking. Researchers also explore capturing seizure-associated scents. So, if you see a dog licking you intensely, it might be detecting something more exciting than just sweat or crumbs.
Abraham: We Have a Ghost (https://www.netflix.com/title/80230619)Shane: The Stand (So Far; https://stephenking.com/works/novel/stand.html)
Recommendations
Links
How to Train a Seizure Alert Dog - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Seizure Alert Dogs | Epilepsy Foundation
Seizure Alert Service Dogs | Epilepsy Warning Dogs | CPL(k94life.org)
*Dog alerting and/or responding to epileptic seizures: A scoping review(nih.gov)
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 338 - Ancestral Hallucinations: The Bicameral Mind
A highly controversial speculative hypothesis. Julian Jaynes read ancient texts and arrived at a unique and wholly original hypothesis: Our ancestors did not have consciousness. He reasoned that their brains did not work in concert as ours do today and instead they "hear" the messages from one hemisphere as the ethereal voice of gods. Is there evidence for this? Have we learned something knew about human psychology? We weigh in on the relatively utility of Jaynes' bicameral mind, for what it's worth.
Abraham: Track your miles per gallonShane: Gift cards
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1977/5/12/the-lonely-odyssey-of-julian-jaynes/https://www.julianjaynes.org/about/about-jaynes-theory/overview/https://www.youtube.com/watch?https://www.academia.edu/7100194/Julian_Jaynes_and_the_Promise_of_the_Other_Psychology_Cultural_Historical_Approaches_to_Psychehttps://youtu.be/ll12kPSi1Xc
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 337 - How THC Makes You Feel High
The royal "you" feel high, that is. Many if not most people understand that THC is the primary chemical in cannabis respnosible for the effect of feeling "high." But what is happening in oury brain to produce this sensation? How does it work and why? We explore the history of this weird plant, the chemical process and neural mechanisms responsible for its effect, and a variety of other topics related to cannabis. Whether or not you partake, there is a lot of interesting information for everyone.
Abraham: Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10954600/)Shane: Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaLinks and Resources:
Recommendations- https://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-marijuana#:~:text=Marijuana%2C%20also%20known%20as%20cannabis,hemp%20for%20textiles%20and%20rope.Crocq M. A. (2020). History of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system�. Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 22(3), 223–228. https://doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2020.22.3/mcrocqhttps://www.news-medical.net/health/Cannabinoid-Receptors.aspx#:~:text=In%20the%20brain%2C%20the%20CB1,pain%20regulation%20and%20motor%20control.https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/how-does-marijuana-produce-its-effects#:~:text=Like%20most%20other%20drugs%20that,response%20to%20natural%20rewarding%20stimuli.https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/why-does-cannabis-make-you-feel-goodhttps://blog.cannabisclinics.ca/new-to-cannabis/why-does-cannabis-make-us-euphoric/https://interestingengineering.com/science/marijuana-makes-some-people-feel-euphoria-and-others-extreme-paranoiahttps://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-gateway-drughttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/marijuana-gateway-drug#the-gateway-theoryhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/29/marijuana-name-cannabis-racismhttps://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/why-does-cannabis-produce-thc
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 336 - Fan Fiction
Fan fiction is whn fans take liberties with their favorite characters and put them in new situations or contexts, creating their own stories. It's a way to imagine an intellectual propery in your own strange way. Wouldn't it be great if Lost had a better ending? Sometimes the stories are romantic, sometimes they're action-packed, and sometimes they're just plain weird. And it's not just porn.
Abraham: The Last of Us https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us)Shane: Cult of the Lamb (https://www.cultofthelamb.com/)
Recommendations
Links:- https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/learning/fanfiction-books#fifty-shades-of-grey-by-e-l-james-2https://theportalist.com/golden-age-of-science-fiction-bookshttps://medium.com/@ysgomez/from-the-fluff-to-the-angst-the-most-popular-fanfiction-genres-270379d2559#:~:text=the%20%E2%80%9CAngst%E2%80%9D.-,The%20most%20popular%20Fanfiction%20genres,them%20to%20classify%20the%20stories.https://thenovelsmithy.com/why-write-fanfiction/#:~:text=Most%20fan%20writers%20write%20fanfiction,existing%20characters%20in%20new%20situations.https://www.jstor.org/stable/27784341https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.2304/elea.2006.3.2.170https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5250/storyworlds.3.2011.0001https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304422X14000825https://www.businessinsider.com/fifty-shades-of-grey-started-out-as-twilight-fan-fiction-2015-2
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 335 - Gone Feral
"Feral" is a fancy word for describing something that's wild, untamed, and unaccustomed to human contact - kinda like that one coworker who always brings a live snake to the office. Feral animals are like free-spirited rebels who don't follow the rules, while feral kids are like tiny cavemen who've somehow found their way into the 21st century. In short, if you see something feral, you might wanna give it some space - or at least a Snickers bar.
Abraham: Social Media DietShane: Slutty Vegan (https://sluttyveganatl.com/)
Recommendations
Links and references:- https://www.etymonline.com/word/feralhttps://www.treehugger.com/feral-animals-wreaking-environmental-havoc-4869042https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/invasive-species-can-sometimes-help-an-ecosystem/https://www.adoptananimalkits.com/advocate/companion-animals/params/post/1281181/feral-cats-are-an-important-part-of-the-environmenthttps://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/invasive-plant-species-invasive-species-education-1/https://allthatsinteresting.com/feral-children
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 334 - Episode 300: Spartans!
Spartan culture was all about being tough and ready for battle. They trained hard, ate tough, and had no time for luxuries like haircuts or personal hygiene. They were so tough, they even made their children run away from home at a young age to fend for themselves. They were also known for their legendary battle cry "This is Sparta!" which they shouted while kicking people into wells. All in all, Spartan culture was pretty intense and not for the faint of heart. But hey, at least they had a good sense of humor about it. After all, laughter is the best medicine... unless you're in the middle of a battle. Then, a sharp spear is probably better.
Abraham: The Devil’s Hour TV show (https://www.amazon.com/The-Devils-Hour-Season-1/dp/B0B5LFBYJW)Shane: Using cookbooks
Recommendations
Links and References- https://www.britannica.com/place/Spartahttps://www.artofmanliness.com/character/military/the-spartan-way-the-mindset-and-tactics-of-a-battle-ready-warrior/https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/sparta#:~:text=Spartan%20culture%20was%20centered%20on,emphasized%20duty%2C%20discipline%20and%20endurance.https://www.thecollector.com/role-spartan-women-ancient-greece/https://dailyhistory.org/What_Caused_the_Decline_of_Spartahttps://www.filmstories.co.uk/features/300-a-film-more-historically-accurate-than-its-given-credit-for/https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Thermopylae-Greek-history-480-BChttps://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/eugenics-program-in-ancient-sparta-and-the-unexpected-resultshttps://www.worldhistory.org/article/342/agoge-the-spartan-education-program/https://sites.psu.edu/thehopliteexperience/the-phalanx/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 333 - Are Ultra-processed Foods Making Us Less Intelligent?
It has been suggested that consuming too much ultra-processed food can lead to a decrease in cognitive abilities, particularly in areas such as decision-making and impulse control. Some experts even say that these foods are like "brain junk food," filling your stomach but leaving your brain feeling unsatisfied. There are also critics who point to flaws in this argument including inconsistencies, arbitrariness, and the inherent priviledge afforded by that argument. Or, you could just blame it on the food and continue on with your habits.
Abraham: His Dark Materials (https://www.hbo.com/his-dark-materials)Shane: High on Fire (https://highonfiremerch.com/)Links:
Recommendation- https://ihu.unisinos.br/images/ihu/2022/12/jamaneurology_gomes_gonalves_2022_oi_220079_166915485121698.pdfhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/2A9776922A28F8F757BDA32C3266AC2A/S1368980017000234a.pdf/div-class-title-the-un-decade-of-nutrition-the-nova-food-classification-and-the-trouble-with-ultra-processing-div.pdfhttps://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/digital-exclusives/why-nova-misses-the-markhttps://www.google.com/search?q=nova+carlos+monteiro&oq=NOVA&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j0i67j46i67i433j46i67i613j0i67j69i60j69i61.1617j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:efff45ec,vid:wucc_Ra4wuo,st:1
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 332 - The Authoritarian Way
This is not about authors. Authoritarians represent an oppressive governmental structure including "communism" and dictatorships. Although different in theory, they are similar in practice. We describe what authoritarianism is, how it works, why it works, and why a relatively substantial amount of people absolutely love it. And Abraham says "... and that sort of thing" a lot.
Abraham: Avenue Sweets Vegan Caramels (https://www.avenuesweets.com/dairy-free-vegan)Shane: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (https://www.tompetty.com)
Recommendations
References:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/growing-up-with-the-family-inside-anne-hamilton-byrnes-sinister-culthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group)#Historyhttp://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/Solt, F. (2012). The Social Origins of Authoritarianism. Political Research Quarterly, 65(4), 703–713.https://freedomhouse.org/https://www.philosophytalk.org/blog/appeal-authoritarianismhttps://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2022/global-expansion-authoritarian-rule
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 331 - John B. Watson: Psychologist, Advertiser, Bad Parent
WARNING: There is some discussion about suicide.
Abraham: The Menu (https://www.searchlightpictures.com/the-menu/)Shane: Top Shelf Records (https://www.topshelfrecords.com/)
John Broadus Watson was a giant historical figure in the history of psychology and is often referred to as the father of behaviorism. He developed several hypothesis, experiments, and strategies that advanced the science of psychology. In many things, he was at least partially correct, but often politically or scientifically incorrect. We highlight the particulars of his life and level some of our own opinions of him. This is for all you history buffs.
Recommendations
Links and references:- https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-B-Watsonhttps://www.verywellmind.com/john-b-watson-biography-1878-1958-2795550https://isenbergmarketing.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/creating-the-coffee-break-marketing-and-the-manipulation-of-demand/https://kids.kiddle.co/John_B._Watsonhttps://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/john-b-watson-dark-psychologist/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 330 - Let's Talk About Immigration (part 2)
This second conversation gets into the more widely discussed arguments about immigration. Countries that receive legal and illegal immigrants can profit from them. Countries that lose citizens may benefit from their people leaving, but they may also suffer. It's a complicated issue, but there's a fairly clear winner... if you want to be the winner.
Abraham: Moneyball (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/moneyball)Shane: 1984 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61439040-1984)Links and References
Recommendations- Levitt, P., & Jaworsky, B. N. (2007). Transnational Migration Studies: Past Developments and Future Trends. In Annual Review of Sociology (Vol. 33, Issue 1, pp. 129–156). Annual Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.33.040406.131816https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2020/06/19/blog-weo-chapter4-migration-to-advanced-economies-can-raise-growthhttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/slideshows/10-countries-that-take-the-most-immigrants?slide=14https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/immigrants-contribute-greatly-to-us-economy-despite-administrationshttps://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/north-american-century/benefits-of-immigration-outweigh-costshttps://thesciencebehindit.org/how-does-immigration-affect-the-u-s-economy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftZI1M1S2Y&t=78shttps://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0809/3-ways-immigration-helps-and-hurts-the-economy.aspx#:~:text=Economically%2C%20those%20in%20favor%20of,%2Dborn%20low%2Dskilled%20workers.https://www.fwd.us/news/immigration-facts-the-positive-economic-impact-of-immigration/https://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR244.htmlhttps://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economyhttps://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-immigration-impacts-the-economy-4125413
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 329 - Let's Talk About Immigration (part 1)
Transnational immigration is a major talking point and vote-motivating topic among many people around the world. People migrate due to push and pullfactors, meaning motivation to go to a country or to leave a country. Doing this "legally" is a complicated, confusing, and arbitrary. In part 1, we mostly tackle the logistics of migrating. In part 2, we will tackle the implications for the departing and the receiving countries. Get ready to get political.
Abraham: Dinosaur Island: Rawr n’ Write (https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/dinosaur-island-rawr-write)Shane: Pokemon Scarlet/Violet (https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/)
Recommendations
Links and references:- Levitt, P., & Jaworsky, B. N. (2007). Transnational Migration Studies: Past Developments and Future Trends. In Annual Review of Sociology (Vol. 33, Issue 1, pp. 129–156). Annual Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.33.040406.131816https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2020/06/19/blog-weo-chapter4-migration-to-advanced-economies-can-raise-growthhttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/slideshows/10-countries-that-take-the-most-immigrants?slide=14https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/immigrants-contribute-greatly-to-us-economy-despite-administrationshttps://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/north-american-century/benefits-of-immigration-outweigh-costshttps://thesciencebehindit.org/how-does-immigration-affect-the-u-s-economy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftZI1M1S2Y&t=78shttps://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0809/3-ways-immigration-helps-and-hurts-the-economy.aspx#:~:text=Economically%2C%20those%20in%20favor%20of,%2Dborn%20low%2Dskilled%20workers.https://www.fwd.us/news/immigration-facts-the-positive-economic-impact-of-immigration/https://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR244.htmlhttps://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 328 - 2022 Wrap Up
We celebrate 5 years as a podcast with some then and now reflections. We review some of the topics we have covered, entertainment we have enjoyed, science achievements, major events, scientists we have lost, and all of the people who have helped us along the way. Unfortunately, Abraham wasn't feeling well during recording and sounded a little inarticulate. A nice fun bow on the podcast for the year. See you in 2023!
Abraham: Hell Baby (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318527/)Shane: Chat Pile - God’s Country (https://chatpile.bandcamp.com/album/gods-country)
Check out
dbasig.com
Recommendations
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 327 - The Interesting World of Steampunk
What is steampunk? Why is steampunk? Who is steampunk? This is the future as imagined through the fashion and technology of victorian era zeitgeist, or Japanese, or cowboys, or any number of other takes on retro-futuristic cosplay and motifs. Also, it's national short story day, don't make your bed day, coquito day, ribbon candy day, flashlight day, look on the birght side day, and crossword puzzle day.
Abraham: Spirited (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999120/)Shane: Andor (https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/andor)
Recommendations
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 326 - What is a Cast-Iron Stomach?
Some people can eat nearly anything (or actually anything) without becoming ill. One man's digestion was so severe that he would eat four times the average person and lose weight. Also, another person could take punishing blows to the abdomen, some people swallow all sorts of foreign objects for entertainment, and of course, competitive eating. Stories of the unique and often sad.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Sesame Seed Bagels
- Shane: Big Fish (Book): http://danielwallace.org/big-fish-book-daniel-wallace/
Links and References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9DZmoRY0H4
- https://historycollection.com/this-18th-century-man-literally-ate-everything-which-led-to-one-of-the-most-disturbing-medical-cases-in-history/3/
- https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-do-only-some-people-have-cast-iron-stomachs/
- https://www.wltx.com/article/news/how-competitive-eaters-do-it-and-what-it-does-to-them/101-570676293
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 325 - In The Ketaminetime
Ketamine is a new and still controversial medical intervention being explored for its utility in mental health treatment. Is there something of substance here or just another false promise? We dig into the current status of Ketamine and speak to the parent of a child who is receiving medicinal Ketamine.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Yoplait dairy-free yogurt (https://www.ouibyyoplait.com/products?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkMGcBhCSARIsAIW6d0AuCnH5w9VA4wd8kA6hkNssQ3sGMeUcIDD1qxwC2XXe7kXAE75AjawaAnHPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)
- Shane: Andor (https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/andor)
Links and Resources
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0269881120959644
- https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-2020.pdf
- https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/ketamine.pdf
- https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-nasal-spray-medication-treatment-resistant-depression-available-only-certified
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2021/10/18/why-ketamine-assisted-therapy-has-gone-mainstream/?sh=22ec80401615
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 324 - Hypochondriac
Below the ribs. Hypochondriasis, now illness anxiety disorder, is the debilitating fear that symptoms or the potential for symptoms will lead to more severe disease. It is different from those who imagine being sick and make themselves sick, and different from those who just want attention or sympathy or to get out of obligations. You might be surprised!
Recommendations:
- Abraham: Maitake Mushrooms (hen of the woods)
- Shane: Carcass - “Heartwork” (https://carcass.bandcamp.com/album/heartwork-full-dynamic-range-edition)
Links and references:
1. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/cyberchondria.htm?srch_tag=kftvlwfzzppuxmkhynxqr6ida6ri3ddp
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/illness-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20373782
3. Bound, F. (2006). Hypochondria. In The Lancet (Vol. 367, Issue 9505, p. 105). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(06)67948-8
4. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/hypochondriasis#:~:text=Hypochondriasis%20may%20occur%20in%20an,one%20of%20these%20other%20disorders.
5. aan de Stegge, B. M., Tak, L. M., Rosmalen, J. G. M., & Oude Voshaar, R. C. (2018). Death anxiety and its association with hypochondriasis and medically unexplained symptoms: A systematic review. In Journal of Psychosomatic Research (Vol. 115, pp. 58–65). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2018.10.002
6. https://jessielder.com/blog/a-hypochondriac-story
7. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/illness-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20373782
8. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/290955-overview
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 323 - Democrat-Republican Switch
The party of national programs, federal regulations, and taxes: The republicans! If you're in the 1700s-1800s. At some point, the policies of the parties switched from the democrats to the republicans and the other way around. What happened? How? And Why? Let's dig into the history.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Ghosts (TV Series; https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/)
- Shane: Wakanda Forever (https://www.marvel.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever)
References and Links
1. https://www.livescience.com/34241-democratic-republican-parties-switch-platforms.html
2. https://dk.usembassy.gov/da/youth-education-da/the-american-political-system/history-of-the-democratic-and-republican-parties/#:~:text=The%20Democratic%20Party%20largely%20stayed,the%20modern%20Republican%20Party%20platform.
3. https://dk.usembassy.gov/da/youth-education-da/the-american-political-system/history-of-the-democratic-and-republican-parties/#:~:text=The%20Democratic%20Party%20largely%20stayed,the%20modern%20Republican%20Party%20platform.
4. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/bryan-william-jennings
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 322 - EMDR
This treatment involves moving your eyes back and forth while engaging in systematic desensitization. And maybe a purple hat. Does EMDR work for PTSD or other mental health issues? We unpack the "philosophy" and science behind EMDR. What's there, what isn't, and how we might tell the difference.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Verdant (game: https://www.flatout.games/verdant)
- Shane: IT by Stephen King (https://stephenking.com/works/novel/it.html)
Links and Sources
1. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing
2. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp
3. VanElzakker, M. B., Dahlgren, M. K., Davis, F. C., Dubois, S., & Shin, L. M. (2014). From Pavlov to PTSD: the extinction of conditioned fear in rodents, humans, and anxiety disorders. Neurobiology of learning and memory, 113, 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nlm.2013.11.014
4. Hoogsteder, L. M., Ten Thije, L., Schippers, E. E., & Stams, G. (2022). A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT in Reducing Trauma Symptoms and Externalizing Behavior Problems in Adolescents. International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 66(6-7), 735–757. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X211010290
5. https://centerfordiscovery.com/understanding-actually-happens-emdr-therapy/
6. Menon, S. B., & Jayan, C. (2010). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: a conceptual framework. Indian journal of psychological medicine, 32(2), 136–140. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.78512
7. Shapiro, F. (1989), Efficacy of the eye movement desensitization procedure in the treatment of traumatic memories. J. Traum. Stress, 2: 199-223. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.2490020207
8. Cuijpers, P., Veen, S., Sijbrandij, M., Yoder, W., & Cristea, I. A. (2020). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for mental health problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive behaviour therapy, 49(3), 165–180. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2019.1703801
9. Rajaraman, A., Austin, J.L., Gover, H.C., Cammilleri, A.P., Donnelly, D.R. and Hanley, G.P. (2022), Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 40-61. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.881
10. https://phtherapies.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/emdr-empirically-supported-treatment-or-pseudoscience/
11. Herbert, J. D., Lilienfeld, S. O., Lohr, J. M., Montgomery, R. W., O'Donohue, W. T., Rosen, G. M., & Tolin, D. F. (2000). Science and pseudoscience in the development of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: implications for clinical psychology. Clinical psychology review, 20(8), 945–971. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-7358(99)00017-3
12. https://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcasts/episode-896
Become a...Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 321 - Nostalgia: Do We Have Free Will?
If we had to ask... This is a revisit of our discussion from April 2018 with a little more conversation with the new host (Shane).
Recommendations
- Shane: Sell Out (Book by Dan Ozzi; https://www.danozzi.com/books/sellout)
- Abraham: Hocus Pocus 2 (https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/hocus-pocus-2/4Q5cWHlnVCun)
Links and resources:
Links
Bannerman, D. J., Sheldon, J. B., Sherman, J. A., & Harchik, A. E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23(1), 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79
Clayton, M. (2018). The song remains the same: A review of Harris’ Free Will. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41(2), 653-656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-0140-2
Coyne, J. (2015). Free Will. In J. Brockman (Ed.), This idea must die (pp. 153-158). HarperCollins Books.
Friman, P. C. (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2), 636-653. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.816
Harris, S. (2012). Free Will. The Free Press.
Iwata, B. A., Dorsey, M. F., Slifer, K. J., Bauman, K. E., & Richman, G. S. (1982). Toward a functional analysis of self-injury. Analysis & Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 2(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/0270-4684(82)90003-9
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Free will. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved November 7, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freewill
Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Free Press.
Skinner, B. F. (1971). Beyond freedom and dignity. Alfred Knopf.
Witts, B. N., & Ward, T. A. (2014). A review of Sam Harris’s Free Will. The Psychological Record, 64(1), 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-014-0018-y
https://behavioralinquiry.com/2019/09/18/philosophic-doubt-when-scientific-inquiry-matters/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 320 - Shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
While shrugging is a common expression, used by many cultures, the explanation as to why we shrug is still vague and for the most part an unanswered question. Perhaps warranting a shrug to answer its own question. While empirical data and theories are limited, a few people, most notable Darwin, did try to provide theories such as why. Theories extend from it being an expression of one’s emotions to convey uncertainty or dismissive to their listener to a primitive expressive act that humans innately engage in.
Recommendations
Abraham: VOTE! Support science-supporting candidates
Shane: Archers of Loaf - Reason in Decline (new album; https://open.spotify.com/album/248FBJsqTT5aXWsQzyzpyf?si=Ivha3b2hTA6kacVVFGUrSw)
Links and References
- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrug
- http://darwin-online.org.uk/content/frameset?pageseq=1&itemID=F1142&viewtype=text
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPN2717RMLY
- http://kensycooperrider.com/blog/origins-of-the-shrug
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0145482X0009400902?casa_token=osepvyNFZN4AAAAA%3A16yxNAS8KzTXPtFt4211l-h7x8ZOpO1dzkOnSYRleifsPVwxee_351yF-jwoAbseO3yg4N1_h66PUw&
- https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/semi.1977.19.1-2.13/html
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/26203884?saml_data=eyJzYW1sVG9rZW4iOiI5MDE3NWU1Ny1lMzNjLTQ1ZmItODIzZi00NTM2OGQ5ZGY4YzgiLCJpbnN0aXR1dGlvbklkcyI6WyJmOTI0NWE1OS1mMzExLTRmYWUtYmM3NS05ZWU3YzdmMWZjZWYiXX0&seq=4#metadata_info_tab_contents
- https://benjamins.com/catalog/getpdf?webfile=a34225979
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 319 - Tales from the Cryptids
These are the strange, often horrifying, sometimes cuddly mythical creatures of lore. Sometimes they are meant to scare us away from dangers, sometimes to gain obedience, and sometimes to explain the unexplainable. We talk about several cryptids throughout history and what role they served. The season finale of our halloween-themed topics!
Recommendations
Abraham: Endless Winter: Paleoamericans (https://shop.asmodee.com/endless-winter-5-paleoamericans-ewp01)
Shane: Cloakroom - Time Well (https://open.spotify.com/album/4IVYDbl6kEWudawwIDQoLh?si=b__2l6uxSnSr41BcjR7-Mg)
References and links:
https://www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou/post/11322/china-s-top-five-creepy-cryptids
https://exemplore.com/cryptids/9-Mysterious-Monsters-of-Africa
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 318 - Serial Killers
The one you've all been waiting for. Maybe. Where did the term "serial killer" come from? Where have serial killers been active around the world? Most importantly, why do they kill people? We do our best to unpack the ins and outs of serial killers for this years installment of our halloween-themed topics
Recommendations
Abraham: Culina Plant-Based Yogurt (https://www.culinayogurt.com/)
Shane: Werewolf by Night (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15318872/)
Links:
1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201406/origin-the-term-serial-killer
2. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6637&context=etd
3. https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder
4. https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2019/09/15/serial-killer-not-coined-by-fbi-in-1970s/
5. https://www.britannica.com/list/7-of-historys-most-notorious-serial-killers
6. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-explains-the-decline-of-serial-killers
7. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/10/what-makes-a-serial-killer
8. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201909/understanding-what-drives-serial-killers
9. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/american-psychos-10-modern-serial-killers-youve-never-heard-of-102597/
10. http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Serial%20Killer%20Information%20Center/Serial%20Killer%20Statistics.pdf
11. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-myths-about-serial-killers-and-why-they-persist-excerpt/
12. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/prisoner_tbi_prof-a.pdf
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 317 - It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's...
We're not sure what it is... It's unidentified! In this Halloween spooky pod, we take on the history of the pursuit of extraterrestrial visitors. We talk about where the idea of "flying saucers" came from, and several key pieces of "evidence." We also explain cattle mutilation and crop circles. Even if you knew all of that, there are still a few surprises!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 316 - The VooDoo Queen of New Orleans
VooDoo isn't sticking pins in dolls to cause pain to a victim. Actually, it's highly cultural and unique and often helpful. Madam Marie (Paris) Laveau is a fascinating character to tell the story of VooDoo in New Orleans. Welcome to our Halloween Season 3!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 315 - Why Pets?
Humans having been keeping animals around for a long time as workers and pest control. Do they serve another purpose all these centuries later? We explore the proportion of our lives that pets consume, why we keep them, and other ways animals/pets participate in our lives.
Recommendations
Abraham: Bullet Train (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/bullettrain)
Shane: The Woman King (https://www.thewomanking.movie/)
References and Links:
1. https://www.nature.com/articles/276608a0
2. https://nautil.us/why-did-the-ancients-bury-their-dogs-like-family-members-237208/
3. Fine, A. H., Beck, A. M., & Ng, Z. (2019). The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Addressing the Contemporary Issues that will Shape the Future. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(20), 3997.
4. https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Legendary_Creatures
5. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-egyptian-animals-mummies-archaeology
6. https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp
7. https://iancommunity.org/cs/articles/asds_and_animal_assisted_therapies
8. https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/15_0204.htm
9. https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/applied-behavior-caab-application.php
10. https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/keeping-pets-and-people-healthy/how.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthypets%2Fhealth-benefits%2Findex.html
11. Ein, N., Li, L., & Vickers, K. (2018). The effect of pet therapy on the physiological and subjective stress response: A meta-analysis. In Stress and Health (Vol. 34, Issue 4, pp. 477–489). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.2812
12. Leng, M., Liu, P., Zhang, P., Hu, M., Zhou, H., Li, G., Yin, H., & Chen, L. (2019). Pet robot intervention for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. In Psychiatry Research (Vol. 271, pp. 516–525). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.032
13. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202105/why-we-love-our-cats-and-dogs#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20pet%20owners,interactions%20with%20family%20and%20friends.
14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266064/
15. https://time.com/5670965/veterinarian-suicide-help/
Become a supporter of this podcast:Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 314 - Of Tyranny and the People
People are frequently imprisoned when the pose a threat to the authority of people in power. Most of these were people who did little or nothing besides criticize those in power or something even just know someone who criticized those in power. We discuss several examples of this and many of the implications.
Recommendations
Abraham: The Devil All The Time (Netflix Movie)
Shane: Noam Chomsky’s On Anarchism (https://thenewpress.com/books/on-anarchism)
Links and Resources
1. https://www.state.gov/voices-of-political-prisoners/
2. https://humanrightscommission.house.gov/defending-freedoms-project/who-are-prisoners-conscience
3. https://www.rferl.org/a/explainer-political-prisoners/24881810.html
4. https://memohrc.org/en/specials/guidelines-definition-political-prisoner
5. https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/detention/
6. https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-prisoner
7. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/mlk-topic/martin-luther-king-jr-arrests
8. https://www.mkgandhi.org/chrono/arrestofmahatma.php
9. https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/capitol-breach-cases
10. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10455752.2018.1530835?cookieSet=1
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 313 - Nostalgia: Gender and Sexuality
This is a nostalgic look at our episode on Gender and Sexuality with our first ever guest. We follow-up the episode with an updated discussion on this topic. Enjoy this look back in time.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Lost City (movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13320622/)
- Shane: Greenlights by Matthew McCoaisd;aektbsy (https://greenlights.com/)
Links:
1. https://advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NSES-2020-web.pdf
2. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/for-educators/whats-state-sex-education-us#:~:text=Sex%20education%20is%20widely%20supported,education%20taught%20in%20high%20school.
3. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/dont-say-gay-law-brings-worry-confusion-to-florida-schools
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5662210/
5. https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/ignorant-things-men-said-about-women
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4210955/
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1284515/
8. https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/misgendering
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 312 - Skepticism vs Denialism: Round 2
In this face-off between hope and logic and reason vs blustering confusion and nonsense, who will emerge victorious? We discuss the motives and tactics of denialists as well as what, if anything, we can do about it.
Recommendations:
Abraham: Zoom (zoom.us)
Shane: Dead Tank Records (https://deadtankrecords.com/)
Links:
1. https://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2010/05/denialism-vs-skepticism/186824/
2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/i3/Sowing-Seeds-Doubt.html
3. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/aug/03/denialism-what-drives-people-to-reject-the-truth
4. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/ella-foster-faith-healing-death/29977/
5. http://ossfoundation.us/projects/environment/global-warming/myths/denialist-vs.-skeptic
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321972/
7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/bleecker-street/denial/
8. https://www.theskepticsguide.org/our-book
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 311 - Skepticism vs. Denialism: Round 1
Denialists like to claim that they are skeptics and engaging in critical thought. They require ever more evidence from their opponents, but little to no evidence to confirm their own beliefs. This is the opposite of the skeptical position. We are taking denialisms down a peg, listen in to part 1!
Recommendations
- Abraham: Do something nice for someone
- Shane: Do something nice for yourself, too!
Links and resources
1. https://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2010/05/denialism-vs-skepticism/186824/
2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/i3/Sowing-Seeds-Doubt.html
3. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/aug/03/denialism-what-drives-people-to-reject-the-truth
4. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/ella-foster-faith-healing-death/29977/
5. http://ossfoundation.us/projects/environment/global-warming/myths/denialist-vs.-skeptic
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321972/
7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/bleecker-street/denial/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 310 - Why The Sarcasm?
Sarcasm can be found in nearly every language and culture and throughout much of human history. Is it because we are all passive aggressive jerks? Or maybe we are all aspiring comedians? We breakdown what is said about sarcasm and what sarcasm says about you.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Villainous (game; https://www.ravensburger.us/discover/games/disney-villainous-game/index.html)
- Shane: Goodfellas (the movie;https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/)
Links:
1. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-of-sarcasm-yeah-right-25038/
2. https://procaffenation.com/origin-of-sarcasm/
3. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-45442-5_18
4. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-benefits-of-sarcasm/
5. https://filmlifestyle.com/what-is-sarcasm/
6. https://www.scienceofpeople.com/sarcasm-why-it-hurts-us/
7. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10926488.2018.1481261
8. https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/widm.1331
9. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074959781500076X
10. https://ibcces.org/blog/2020/07/02/not-understanding-sarcasm-big-deal/
11. https://japanintercultural.com/free-resources/articles/humour-works-with-japanese-but-careful-with-sarcasm/
12. https://omniglot.com/language/articles/sarcasm.htm
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 309 - Colossal Meltdown
The disaster at the Chornobyl (yes, I spelled that correctly) nuclear power plant was a culmination of human errors, faulty design, and poor leadership. A slight departure for us, but an interesting exploration into the levels of the event.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Kirby Vacuums (https://www.kirby.com/)
- Shane: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl (https://www.davegrohlstoryteller.com/)
Links and Resources
- World Nuclear Association Information
- History Channel and Nuclear disasters
- five worst nuclear disasters
- True Death Toll
- Facts about nuclear energy
- History Channel
- Associated Press story on Japan to release nuclear water in 2 years (by 2023)
- US Energy Sources (great image here)
1. History Channel
2. Associated Press story on Japan to release nuclear water in 2 years (by 2023)
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 308 - Fast and/or Furious
Road rage is an intensive pattern of various behavior that are commonly demonstrated by drivers as they face the typical inconveniences that exist on the road. In the face of slow drivers, traffic jams, construction, detours, etc., too many people react to the point of speeding, tailgating, and even violent confrontation. As you’d imagine, these behaviors have the potential to result in great harm if not death. To minimize the effects of road rage or prevent instances of it altogether, we might look at environmental events that increase the likelihood of incongruently intense responses. Further, we can encourage drivers to reduce the magnitude of their responses to rage-inducing situations to avoid escalating to violence. If we all work together, with the help of qualified professionals, we can work toward making roads safer…using SCIENCE!
Recommendations
-Abraham: Light-up Faucets
-Shane: Why Civil Resistance Works (https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7312/chen15682#:~:text=They%20find%20that%20nonviolent%20resistance,regime%20to%20maintain%20its%20status)
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 307 - 40 Hours per Week
Working 40 hours per work has been the norm for so long, we seem to take for granted that this is just the normal run-of-the-mill schedule in the U.S. But where did this come from? Why do we use it? Perhaps a change is on the horizon...
Recommendations
Abraham: Burger Patch Sacramento (https://burgerpatch.com/)
Shane: Dune (The Book; https://dunenovels.com/)
Links and references:
1. https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/40-hour-work-week#:~:text=1938%3A%20Congress%20passed%20the%20Fair,work%20week%20became%20U.S.%20law.
2. https://mythdetector.ge/en/the-real-history-behind-the-5-day-working-week/
3. https://www.timesizing.com/history-of-the-american-workweek/
4. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ford-factory-workers-get-40-hour-week#:~:text=On%20May%201%2C%201926%2C%20Ford,office%20workers%20the%20following%20August
5. https://redi.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2017/06/REDI-report-April-gig-economy.pdf
6. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/05/13/is-it-time-for-a-shorter-workweek/
7. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110208131529.htm
1. Atsunori Ariga, Alejandro Lleras. Brief and rare mental 'breaks' keep you focused: Deactivation and reactivation of task goals preempt vigilance decrements. Cognition, 2011; DOI: 10.1016/j.cognition.2010.12.007
8. https://data.oecd.org/emp/hours-worked.htm
9. https://time.com/4621185/worker-productivity-countries/
10. https://www.studyfinds.org/study-finds-that-40-hour-workweeks-bad-for-mental-health/
11. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shifting-workplace-dynamics/202110/should-we-end-the-40-hour-workweek
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 306 - Coffee Traditions Around the World
What makes Vietnamese coffee different from Malaysian coffee? What should expect if you are visiting a coffee shop in Sweden? Despite being one of the world's largest coffee exporters, In Brazil, you probably won't even find dedicated coffee shops. Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and develop a craving for all the coffee and world travel. Enjoy!
Recommendations
- Abraham: Dashlane (https://www.dashlane.com/)
- Shane: Neighbor’s Ice Cream (https://www.neighborsicecream.com/)
Sources and Links:
1. https://lifeandthyme.com/drink/coffee-rituals-around-the-world/
2. https://www.getaway.co.za/food/coffee-from-around-the-world/
3. https://justinpluslauren.com/coffee-traditions-around-the-world/
4. https://driftaway.coffee/how-to-make-south-indian-filter-coffee/
5. https://www.neuroast.com/blogs/the-daily-roast/7-coffee-rituals-from-around-the-world
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 305 - Nostalgia: Uhs, Ums, Likes
We are adding a new format of rerunning old episodes and updating the research and adding discussion points. Enjoy a nostalgic return to WWDWWD 5 years ago plus our updated discussion.
Back at this time, we didn't have recommendations. So Shane and Abraham added some.
Abraham: Schitt's Creek (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/)
Shane: Buy your friend's book
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 304 - 270 | Coarse and Curly
Hair: A weird thing humans have weaponized, leverages, and used many culturally unique and important ways. There's actually a million things to say about this, but we took on the race angle in this conversation. This is a very brief history about afro-textured hair; when the racism and discrimination started, how far it has came, and how much more education and understanding we need.
Recommendations:
Abraham: Turning Red (movie: https://movies.disney.com/turning-red)
Shane: Stranger Things Season 4 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281)
References and Links:
Links:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-textured_hair
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Ta0XKlisg
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvise_Cadamosto
4. Jahangir, Rumeana. "How does black hair reflect black history?". BBC.
5. Nasheed, Jameelah (April 10, 2018). "When Black Women Were Required By Law to Cover Their Hair".
6. "538 F. 2d 164 - Jenkins v. Blue Cross Mutual Hospital Insurance Inc". OpenJurist.
7. Banks, Ingrid (2000). Hair matters : beauty, power, and Black women's consciousness. New York: New York University Press. ISBN 9780814713372. OCLC 51232344.
8. Mercer, Kobena (1987). "Black hair/style politics" (PDF). New Formations. 3: 33–54.
9. Edmondson, Vickie Cox; Carroll, Archie B. (1999). "Giving Back: An Examination of the Philanthropic Motivations, Orientations and Activities of Large Black-Owned Businesses". Journal of Business Ethics. 19 (2): 171–179. doi:10.1023/A:1005993925597. JSTOR 25074086. S2CID 15255094.
10. Rooks, Noliwe M. (1996). Hair raising : beauty, culture, and African American women. New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press. p. 13. ISBN 9780585098272. OCLC 44964950.
11. Douglas, William (Oct 9, 2009). "For Many Black Women, Hair Tells the Story of Their Roots". Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved Dec 29, 2009.
12. Brown, Stacia (2015). "My Hair, My Politics". New Republic. Vol. 246. pp. 16–17. Archived from the original on 2020-07-27.
13. Oyedemi, Toks (2016). "Beauty as violence: 'beautiful hair' and the cultural violence of identity erasure". Journal for the Study of Race, Nation and Culture. 22 (5): 537–553. doi:10.1080/13504630.2016.1157465. S2CID 147092123.
14. X, Malcolm; Haley, Alex (1965). The Autobiography of Malcolm X. New York: Grove Press.
15. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/25/black-pupils-excluded-hair-discrimination-equality-act
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 303 - 269 | Abortion part 2
This discussion includes some myth busting, psychological impacts, and real outcomes of laws that prevent access to abortion. A mixture of science and our editorial opinions. Tell us how we did by reaching out to us.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Oat Milk Ice Cream
- Shane: TMNT Shredder’s Revenge (https://www.shredders-revenge.com/)
References and Links
1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/410/113
2. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america#:~:text=Abortion%20was%20frequently%20practiced%20in,ambiguous%20and%20difficult%20to%20enforce.
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-abortion#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5957082/
5. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/21/health/women-reasons-abortion-trnd/index.html
6. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088#:~:text=An%20ectopic%20pregnancy%20occurs%20when,is%20called%20a%20tubal%20pregnancy.
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3395931/
8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6207970/
9. https://time.com/3582434/6-abortion-myths/
10. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/fd/de/fddee2ba-5ae1-4a89-9c4f-7e72c8a4db02/210218-fact-sheet-cmp-fetal-tissue-backgrounder-prod.pdf
11. https://oversight.house.gov/planned-parenthood-fact-v-fiction
12. https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-myths-facts/domestic-us-statistics/
13. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/my-abortion-story
14. https://www.insider.com/stevie-nicks-abortion-fleetwood-mac-reproductive-rights-2020-1
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 302 - 268 | Abortion part 1
We recorded this discussion before the court officially overturned Roe v. Wade. But we decided to record this because of the leaked draft that happened in May. What is the science and psychology of abortions? We do our best to unpack this, but we will admit now our bias in favor of women's rights.
Recommendations
Abraham: Planned Parenthood (https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/6iOI0_HnUUmPu_6_SRgayg2?sourceid=1006442&ms=4NALz2100K1N1A&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLMvF1DsCEcQzWjncP0rQSIazbbLNU5etm7spSKBcr9Uh0-PCgUZvroaAuhSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Shane: Know how your representatives vote (https://library.bu.edu/legis)
Links and Resources
1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/410/113
2. https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america#:~:text=Abortion%20was%20frequently%20practiced%20in,ambiguous%20and%20difficult%20to%20enforce.
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-abortion#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5957082/
5. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/21/health/women-reasons-abortion-trnd/index.html
6. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088#:~:text=An%20ectopic%20pregnancy%20occurs%20when,is%20called%20a%20tubal%20pregnancy.
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3395931/
8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6207970/
9. https://time.com/3582434/6-abortion-myths/
10. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/fd/de/fddee2ba-5ae1-4a89-9c4f-7e72c8a4db02/210218-fact-sheet-cmp-fetal-tissue-backgrounder-prod.pdf
11. https://oversight.house.gov/planned-parenthood-fact-v-fiction
12. https://adoptionnetwork.com/adoption-myths-facts/domestic-us-statistics/
13. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/my-abortion-story
14. https://www.insider.com/stevie-nicks-abortion-fleetwood-mac-reproductive-rights-2020-10
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