Overconfidence: The Icarus Paradox

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the luckdragon Falkor from Michael Ende’s 1979 novel “The Neverending Story” and its 1984 film adaptation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their discussion from last episode with a focus on so-called pathological science as well as other examples of hypothetical catastrophes either tied to or revealed by human technology and scientific advancement.S ...  Show more

"Confidence" gets thrown around liberally every single day but what does it really take to be a confident person? In today's episode, the lads dive deep into how they find confidence in themselves and the vulnerability it can take be a confident person! Learn more about your ad-c ...  Show more

All our Besties probably think we were born this confident, but it was actually something we really had to work for. This week we’re sharing all our tips on being your most confident self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...  Show more

Need we say more.  Like attracts like.  Positive things definitely start with positive thinking!  Believe that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Experts are divided on whether modern lifestyle factors, like social media use and smaller family units, are leading to greater lonliness. Either way: What can we do about it? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.