social and politics The Placebo Effect By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 22:26:01 +0000 There are a lot of factors that help to regulate our overall health and wellness. If we are content in our lives and relationships, we are more likely to be healthy. If we exercise and eat well, we reap the benefits in our mind and body. Also, as recent studies by Ted Kaptchuck and others show,... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio health and wellness placebo podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Uncut Special: Art Explains Research on How Dogs Read Human Facial Expressions By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 03:27:49 +0000 This is too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Dr. Art Markman explains new research on how dogs read human facial expressions and what it could tell us about how they think. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head dognition human facial expressions podcast psychology
social and politics Dognition By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 03:28:26 +0000 We are as transfixed as you are by the Westminster Dog Show. So on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why we want to know what our lovely pups are thinking. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head dognition Dogs podcast psychology The Brain westminster dog show
social and politics Theatre By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:34:51 +0000 It might seem odd that when we have so much entertainment at our fingertips every day that anyone still treks out to see live theatre. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, psychologically we may get more from a visit to our local... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head podcast psychology The Brain theatre
social and politics Creation By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:11:51 +0000 Tearing something down is quick, easy, and very gratifying. What is more time-consuming and difficult is creating, building, and constructing. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, the reasons why we are more likely to criticize than create aren’t just about effort. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head building creation critizing destroying ideas podcast psychology
social and politics Accountability By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:45:33 +0000 We might think that in order to keep order in our households, workplaces, or classrooms, that it’s important to hold people accountable for their negative behavior. However, what that can lead to is a playing field that allows for either nothing to happen or punishment. It is more important to focus on the behaviors we... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head accountability Government podcast psychology
social and politics Boredom (Re-broadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:58:00 +0000 It seems that people today carry with them the constant mantra “I’m so busy.” It can be tough to juggle work, kids, and life in general, but a lot of that feeling of being overwhelmed may be our own fault. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markaman and Dr. Bob... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head Boredom podcast psychology
social and politics #AustinBombings By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:37:53 +0000 In this special edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of the current moment in Austin and how to negotiate moving forward following the traumatic events of this month. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head austinbombings community grief healing podcast psychology Terrorism
social and politics Extra: Talking To Kids About The Recent Bombings in Austin By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:22:00 +0000 Dr. Art Markman offers some advice on how to talk to your children about the Austin bombings. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head austinbombings Kids podcast psychology
social and politics Guns (Re-broadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:43:37 +0000 In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology behind both sides of America’s ongoing debate about firearms and gun control. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head guns podcast psychology
social and politics Dissapointment By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:03:58 +0000 There are many reasons we might not be happy with the decisions we make, but it turns out not many of them have to do with the actual choice. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of disappointment. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio choice decisions disapoointment podcast psychology
social and politics Zeigarnik Effect By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:08:15 +0000 Completing all the tasks we have to do during the day can be exhausting, but we might not realize the fatigue we feel due to all of the things we leave undone. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the Zeigarnik effect. Also, check... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio feminism gender podcast psychology The Brain work Zeigarnik Effect
social and politics Charisma and Leadership By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:59:32 +0000 It turns out you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to your charismatic leader. On this week’s edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore why that is. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio Charisma leadership podcast psychology what makes a good leader
social and politics Leadership and Motivation By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:16:18 +0000 Leadership is not as easy as it might appear. At times even leaders themselves might not be aware of everything that makes their leadership effective. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about leadership and they muse about how it’s easy to work harder than... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio leadership money podcast psychology
social and politics Attention Spans By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Sat, 05 May 2018 16:00:26 +0000 “People just don’t have the attention spans they used to,” is a popular refrain. But on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, we ask Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke if there’s any truth to it. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head attention spans podcast podcasting psychology The Brain
social and politics Time, Attention, and How To Complete Tasks By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:20:52 +0000 Time is important, especially when it comes to the brain. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how our brains process and understand Time, and how we can reorient out goals within tasks to stay motivated and get more done. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head attention goals motivation podcast psychology The Brain time
social and politics Negotiation By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 21:54:09 +0000 Negotiation is a complicated process. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about some psychological elements that can make it a little easier. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head negotiation podcast psychology
social and politics Negotiation, Power, and Ourselves By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 17:02:39 +0000 Framing negotiations in terms of winning and losing w can set us up for disappointment, not only when it comes to how we negotiate with others but also how we negotiate with ourselves. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke off some other options that might... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head negotiation ourselves podcast power psychology
social and politics Online Privacy (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:43:57 +0000 Understanding what we want to make public and what we want to keep private might seem like an easy choice. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head when it comes to life online, our brains aren’t quite equipped to navigate the complexity of... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head online privacy podcast psychology
social and politics Value (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:37:16 +0000 Humans may take the card we swipe for granted at the grocery store when we buy food. We might look at our bank balance and not even think of how unique it is that we can translate those little numbers into experiences and things. It’s merely one of the benefits of having big brains. In... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio podcast psychology The Brain value
social and politics Money and Happiness (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:44:06 +0000 The idea that money doesn’t make you happy is easy to get behind if you have it, but if you don’t it’s a hard one to buy into (pun intended). Yet the correlation to money and happiness is more complicated then one might think. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio happiness money podcast psychology Science
social and politics DNA Testing By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:11:54 +0000 As humans, we like to categorize, and with services like Ancestry.com and 23 and Me, we have new ways to figure out where we fit and where we don’t. But what can we really find out that we don’t already know? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr.... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio DNA Testing podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Confidence By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:11:37 +0000 We might think that confidence is a performance and that some people are more believable than others because they exude a certainty that we don’t have. However, it turns out that confidence comes with experience and knowledge, and that having some hesitation about accuracy can be beneficial. In this edition of Two Guys on Your... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio confidence podcast psychology
social and politics Editing By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:46:20 +0000 When we’re just starting out as writers or artists it can be hard for us to go back to the drawing board after we’ve composed the first draft. But why is it easier to be willing to edit after years of experience? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio editing podcast psychology revisions
social and politics Flip-Flopping By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:38:15 +0000 Last week’s conversation on editing left us thinking, maybe one reason why people are hesitant to edit their work is that they might be seen as going back on their ideas, or flip-flopping. In this week’s edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why flip-flopping is seen... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio editing flip flopping podcast psychology
social and politics Cognition and Civic Engagement By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:00:12 +0000 Join KUT’s Rebecca McInroy along with professors Art Markman and Bob Duke as they talk about the psychology of social activism, the effectiveness of deterrence, and the health consequences of negative emotions. Views and Brews is free and open to the public, hope to see you at the Cactus soon! Full Article Two Guys on Your Head Views and Brews audio civic engagement podcast psychology two guys on your head
social and politics Framing Discourse By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 22:32:54 +0000 Sometimes we get so wrapped up in a debate that it doesn’t occur to us to change the frame of the conversation. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, it’s always important to find new ways to talk about and think about... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio conversations framing discourse Mental Health podcast psychology
social and politics Jerks (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:08:25 +0000 This week, the Two Guys On Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, will toss around the topic of jerks – and provide some insightful, doctor prescribed strategies for handling difficult people in our lives. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head jerks podcast psychology
social and politics Civility By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:52:20 +0000 We may think that civil discourse is a good idea, but when it gets down to practicing it how skilled are we? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke take on the psychology of civility. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio civility podcast pyschology
social and politics Belief Revision By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:42:29 +0000 Say a store you love changes hands and you aren’t too fond of the new place. So why do you continue to go back to the store when you know it’s not the same? Turns out a lot of psychology goes into the decision-making process around this dilemma. On this edition of Two Guys on... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head belief revision exploitation vs. exploration podcast psychology switching costs The Brain
social and politics Money and Happiness (Update) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:55:19 +0000 A few months ago, we rebroadcast an episode on Money and Happiness. The show focused on research into whether money brings happiness. The researchers’ conclusion was that money helps, but happiness is contingent on what we spend it on. If we buy experiences rather than things, chances were we would be happier people. Turns out... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio money money and happiness podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Praise (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:10:08 +0000 “Hey, you know, you’re really good at that.” That feels good to hear, doesn’t it? Praise always feels good to hear, but not all praise motivates us to try new things, challenge ourselves or deal with failure. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss how... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio austin podcast praise psychology
social and politics The Cheerleader Effect By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:40:10 +0000 A few weeks ago we came across an article on “The Cheerleader Effect,” or the idea that people seem more attractive in a group than in isolation. Although there does seem to be evidence that this is true, we couldn’t help but speculate as to why. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head,... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio bodyimage Cheerleader Effect groups podcast psychology selfies
social and politics Time By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:31:15 +0000 Time flies when you’re having fun, the old saying goes. But how can time – maybe the most fundamental concept of the universe – feel different under different conditions? On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke – break down the factors influencing our perception of time. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio brains process time podcast psychology time
social and politics Weaponizing Anger By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:31:03 +0000 Anger is an interesting emotion. It creates energy and can be contagious, it can also motivate you to act. But it’s not always the most effective form of motivation if you want to get people to think and work together to create change. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head anger podcast psychology Weaponizing Anger
social and politics How We Learn Language (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:15:23 +0000 Can you remember what it was like for you to learn your native language? Probably not, but why is that? As humans, we begin learning to speak our native language during the earliest stages of our lives, in infancy. Most people don’t have many accessible memories from this period of development. How do we do... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio language learning language podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Reinvention By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:56:35 +0000 When and why do we take risks? What goes into the process of remaking yourself at any age or stage of life? What is the role of grief when we talk about reinvention? These are some of the questions we discussed with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke at a recent Views and Brews... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio Cactus Cafe grief podcast psychology reinvention The Brain Views and Brews
social and politics Gaslighting By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:25:57 +0000 We might feel like we’ve been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl in a hole when we share “fake news” on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity if easily taken advantage of.... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio facts fake news gaslighting podcast psychology The Brain truth
social and politics Scooter Culture By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:14:12 +0000 We might fancy ourselves as responsible, socially conscious people, but when new technologies such as communal scooters are introduced into our environments all that can easily fly out the window. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of scooter culture in Austin. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head Art Markman audio Bob Duke Interview podcast psychology Rebecca McInroy scooter culture Scooters Transportation
social and politics Metaphors and Framing Discourse By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:07:20 +0000 Many times we use metaphors not only to illustrate what we are talking about but also to denote that we belong in a certain group. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of metaphors and framing discourse. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio framing discourse metaphors podcast psychology
social and politics Sugar And The Brain (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:09:53 +0000 Why is it hard to have just one of those delicious slices of pound cake over the holidays? Well, it turns out it has less to do with the creamy butter and more to do with the way our brains react to those sweet white grains of sugar. In this edition of Two Guys on... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio podcast psychology radio sugar The Brain
social and politics Greed (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:33:51 +0000 Is greed good? Is greed a human instinct? Why are some people inclined to hoard? For some individuals, greed and selfishness are much more commonly displayed than generosity. So, it might be fair to say greed feels more natural for some. On the other hand, most might say they favor unselfishness. In this installment of... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio greed podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Data (Amended) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:52:13 +0000 Humans are not rational beings, and when it comes to data this is blindingly evident. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about data and the brain. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head assumptions audio data podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Status By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:52:51 +0000 Status is a double-edged sword. On the one hand having status can give you access to opportunities you wouldn’t otherwise have, and on the other losing it can be very hard to deal with psychologically. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio happiness podcast podcasts psychology Status The Brain
social and politics Thanksgiving (Rebroadcast) By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:49:28 +0000 For many of us, Thanksgiving means spending time with our families, carrying out traditions that we’ve practiced for years. While it can be very stressful, messy, and challenging to spend time with family members you don’t see very often, it can also be a beautiful time of re-centering. Traditions serve a psychological function. By repeating... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio podcast psychology Thanks Thanksgiving
social and politics Leadership and Being Liked By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:23:05 +0000 If you’re in a leadership position you know you have to make some difficult decisions. Some of those decisions might put you in the doghouse for a while, but if you are motivated by the good of the group as opposed to the need to be liked, things tend to work out better. In this... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio being liked leadership podcast psychology The Brain
social and politics Leadership and Trust By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:52:54 +0000 On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion on leadership with a look at the psychology of leadership and the importance of trust. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio leadership podcast psychology Status The Brain Trust
social and politics Honesty & Happiness By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:35:39 +0000 If you’ve caught yourself wanting to lie in a social situation, you’re not alone. Honesty is a huge part of trust in every relationship but can be difficult to maintain across all sorts of interactions. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about honesty and happiness. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio happiness honesty podcast psychology The Brain Trust
social and politics Exercise & Sleep By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:17:27 +0000 The two cheapest and easiest things we can do for our health is sleep more and exercise more, so why don’t we do it? Sleep and exercise have an immense impact on physical and mental health both in the moment and for your future self. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr.... Full Article Two Guys on Your Head audio exercise podcast psychology real age sleep The Brain
social and politics Resolution [Re-Broadcast] By kutpodcasts.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:00:07 +0000 Happy 2019! It’s that time of the year when we resolve to drink less, exercise more, save money, etc. It may feel really good to intend to do “better” in the new year, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain in this 2015 edition of Two Guys on Your Head, real change takes planning and hard work. Full Article Two Guys on Your Head psychology resolution self-help self-reflection The Brain