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Two Guys on Your Head

KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

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8:24

Imagination and Change

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2023/03/24

Have you ever been in a situation that you just can’t see your way out of? Have you ever been stuck on a path you did not want to follow? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how we can practice gaining experiences that […] The post Imagination and Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:12

Forgetting To Remember

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2023/03/16

It turns out that forgetting is a feature, not a bug. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markaman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the many ways forgetting is more important than we may think, especially when it comes to what we remember. The post Forgetting To Remember appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The Psychology, Science and Performance of Play

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2023/03/09

Turns out that understanding the why and how of play in our everyday lives is a serious business, but still a lot of fun! Listen back as Rebecca McInroy, Art Markman and Bob Duke of Two Guys on Your Head join Alison Preston, Kirk Lynn, and Sarah Abraham for a special presentation at the Texas […] The post The Psychology, Science and Performance of Play appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:31

Math, Music, and The Brain

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2023/03/03

There are some things that just feel like they’re true. For example, the idea that people who are gifted musicians are also good at learning math, or vice versa. However, there isn’t any data that suggests that there are any links in the brain between these proclivities. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke […] The post Math, Music, and The Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:15

Protect Your Boredom

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2023/02/24

It seems that people today carry with them the constant mantra, “I’m so busy.” And as it can be tough to juggle work, kids, and life in general, 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 Duke talk about the […] The post Protect Your Boredom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:18

How To Give a Great Talk

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2023/02/17

It turns out you don’t have to be exceptionally witty or charming to give a great talk, you just need to be you. And it doesn’t hurt, as Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, discuss in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, to follow a few other tips as well. The post How To Give a Great Talk appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:17

Learning and The Brain

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2023/02/10

OpenAI is previewing a new tool called ChatGPT that uses AI to generate text based on prompts. This raises a wide variety of questions. In the last episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explored the relationship between competence vs. comprehension. In part II we ask, what […] The post Learning and The Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:40

Competence vs. Comprehension

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2023/02/03

OpenAI is previewing a new tool called ChatGPT that uses AI to generate text based on prompts. This raises a wide variety of questions, many of which can be better understood when we look at what Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, explore in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, with Rebecca McInroy; the […] The post Competence vs. Comprehension appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:28

How To Reframe Stress

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/01/27

In our last episode, we talked about how stress and discomfort aren’t always negative. Sometimes you can harness your energy by learning to reframe the negative feelings, but how do we do that? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the process of […] The post How To Reframe Stress appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:27

Reframing Stress

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2023/01/20

Stress and discomfort aren’t always negative. Sometimes you can harness your energy by learning to reframe the negative feelings. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, some new research by Ayelet Fishbach and her colleagues suggests that doing this can help you get more done. The post Reframing Stress appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:35

Why We Love Our Pets

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2023/01/13

Having a pet is a big responsibility. Pets can be expensive, wake you up in the middle of the night, limit your travel plans, and bring home gifts that aren’t quite what you asked Santa for. Yet, we love them, they bring us joy, and they are really wonderful for us psychologically. In this episode […] The post Why We Love Our Pets appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:27

Why We Laugh

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2023/01/06

What is the evolutionary benefit of laughter? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore why we laugh. The post Why We Laugh appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:27

Making Change Stick

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2022/12/30

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 discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, real change takes planning and […] The post Making Change Stick appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:52

Celebration

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/12/23

Sometimes we put off celebrating until we achieve a big goal instead of taking a moment to enjoy the little achievements along the way, and that’s a problem. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the evolutionary reasons behind the importance of celebration, gratitude, and […] The post Celebration appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:02

How To Crush Writer’s Block (Rebroadcast)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/12/16

Writer’s block! That phrase might induce panic and a recollection of a familiar experience. It’s a very common phenomenon. So what is it? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain the ins and outs of how and why we sometimes get stuck – and what we can do to help […] The post How To Crush Writer’s Block (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:20

Attention and Performance

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2022/12/08

What causes us to choke under pressure, especially when we’re playing a sport? Why is it that when we start paying close attention to how we’re performing a motor skill, like running or speaking, we tend to mess it up? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markaman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about […] The post Attention and Performance appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:10

Why It’s Not Always About Being Liked When You’re a...

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2022/12/02

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 […] The post Why It’s Not Always About Being Liked When You’re a Leader (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:02

The Psychology of The Holiday Traditions (Rebroadcast)

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2022/11/26

For many of us, Thanksgiving means spending time with our families and 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 […] The post The Psychology of The Holiday Traditions (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:23

Why We Believe Lies

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/11/18

We evolved to believe what we are told, however, we did not evolve in an environment with mass media. This is what makes the spread of misinformation so insidious and effective. In this week’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why we believe lies. The post Why We Believe Lies appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:37

The Psychology of Reading (Part II)

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/11/11

There are many ways in which reading enriches our lives, but we may overlook some of the most important. In this week’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke conclude their exploration into the psychology of reading. The post The Psychology of Reading (Part II) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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