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The Most Boring Video Ever

The Most Boring Video Ever

Season 3 Episode 3
3:58
The Evolutionary Advantages of Art

The Evolutionary Advantages of Art

Season 3 Episode 4
6:24
What Does a Secret Weigh?

What Does a Secret Weigh?

Season 3 Episode 5
3:21
The Automation Paradox

The Automation Paradox

Season 3 Episode 6
5:29
Why People Fake Illness Online

Why People Fake Illness Online

Season 3 Episode 7
5:50
How LEGO Helps Blind People See

How LEGO Helps Blind People See

Season 3 Episode 8
13:25
Are You a Chronic Procrastinator?

Are You a Chronic Procrastinator?

Season 3 Episode 9
3:41
The Weird World of Animal Mating

The Weird World of Animal Mating

Season 3 Episode 10
5:06
Everything is Trying to Kill You

Everything is Trying to Kill You

Season 3 Episode 12
3:49
What Do You Think is Normal?

What Do You Think is Normal?

Season 3 Episode 13
3:59
Your Body on Carbs

Your Body on Carbs

Season 3 Episode 14
2:45
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Should The Olympics Just Allow Doping?

Season 3 Episode 2

Is it time to allow performance enhancing drugs in professional sports? A look at the science and ethics of doping in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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4:15
We explore passive-aggressive behavior, the act of expressing aggression indirectly.
How Gaslighting Manipulates Your Mind
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Has anyone ever made you question your reality? How gaslighting manipulates your mind.
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4:59
Do you lie to yourself? Be... honest. This week we cover the psychology of self-deception.
Why people blame others | Field Guide to Bad Behavior
4:04
Catch blame shifting before it spreads 😷
The Upside of Being Awkward
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The science of awkwardness. Hi.
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