28. Why Picking Something Up Makes People Mo...

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Matt Confer, author of the upcoming book The Upside of Downside Thinking. Matt, who serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Abilitie, shares his insights on the concept of pre-mortems: an essential tool for ef ...  Afficher plus

In this milestone 600th episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is thrilled to welcome the esteemed Cass Sunstein, a leading figure in behavioral economics and author of the thought-provoking book, The Price of Happiness. Cass shares his extensive insights on how ou ...  Afficher plus

Touch, texture, and tickling. From touch working as a form of recognition to the sensation of shapes, touch is a part of our everyday lives. In episode 63 of Overthink, Ellie and David begin their series on the five senses with touch. They discuss the significance of Cinderella’s ...  Afficher plus

Why does a cold pool feel warmer the second time you dip your toes in? Why does a safecracker run his fingers over sandpaper? Why do Mediterranean cultures touch each other more than Scandinavian cultures? Would it be great -- or not so great -- if you were unable to feel physica ...  Afficher plus

Dr. Michael Banissy recently wrote the HIGHLY relevant and timely book, Touch Matters: Hugs, Handshakes, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance You Well-Being. Dr. Banissy was fascinated with the human person and was a self-professed people-watcher for many years. His inter ...  Afficher plus