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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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8:01

Reasoning From The Desired Conclusion

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2022/06/10

When we go about joint problem solving it’s important to agree on what problem we’re solving for and then go about working toward a solution. However, many times this doesn’t happen. In today’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, talk about how the psychology of reasoning from […] The post Reasoning From The Desired Conclusion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:08

Virtual Grieving

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2022/06/03

When we lose someone close to us we go through a very significant and public grieving process. When we hear of horrific tragedies our bodies and brains want to grieve for those losses as well, but we don’t have the same social community to grieve with. In today’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, […] The post Virtual Grieving appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:15

Guns (Rebroadcast)

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2022/05/20

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. The post Guns (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:01

Power, Negotiation, and Ourselves (Rebroadcast)

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2022/05/13

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 […] The post Power, Negotiation, and Ourselves (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:20

Hobbies Part II

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2022/05/06

The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for what has been termed the Great Resignation, which may allow people more time to consider taking up a new hobby. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion of the psychology of hobbies The post Hobbies Part II appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:24

Hobbies Part I

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2022/04/29

The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for what has been termed the Great Resignation, which may allow people more time to consider taking up a new hobby. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke take a look at the psychology of hobbies. The post Hobbies Part I appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:13

Math, Music, and The Brain

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2022/04/15

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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8:17

Protect Your Boredom

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2022/04/08

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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8:05

Wordle

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/04/01

Wordle is not just an incredibly fun and addictive game, as Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke point out in this week’s Two Guys on Your Head, it can teach us a lot about the psychology of how we learn. The post Wordle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:19

Laughing In The Face of Disaster

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/03/25

A lot of us who are not experiencing disaster, war, or significant hardship may wonder how others who are can get through the day-to-day. It might be even more foreign to us to think how anyone could possibly laugh or smile or make jokes during such times. However, in this episode of Two Guys on […] The post Laughing In The Face of Disaster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:24

Age and Perception

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2022/03/18

A listener asked a question about why it is that we can feel a lot younger than we are. This prompted Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke to explore the psychology of how we perceive age. The post Age and Perception appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:55

Effective Subversion

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/03/11

There is more to making change happen than meets the eye. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the art and psychology of effective subversion. The post Effective Subversion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

How Many People Are Too Many?

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/03/04

How many people are too many-psychologically? As we’re slowly getting back to large in-person events, we thought we would revisit a 2019 episode of Two Guys on Your Head, where Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how our brains help us to navigate crowds. The post How Many People Are Too Many? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:13

Mind Body Connection (Rebroadcast)

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2022/02/18

We know our minds are our bodies, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, how these connections work is more complex than we might think. The post Mind Body Connection (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:14

Determining Choices

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/02/11

We may think we are making decisions based on choices that are in front of us, but it turns out that’s not the case. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head. Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke discuss a recent study about how we determine the choices we have. The post Determining Choices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

The Psychology of a Fake

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2022/02/04

Recent discussion about the dissemination of fake N95 masks inspired this edition of Two Guys on Your Head. Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke discuss why fakes can be so disconcerting and why we are more likely to be dupped because of time. The post The Psychology of a Fake appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:03

DYOR Part II: Motivated Reasoning and Expertise

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/01/28

DYOR stands for Do Your Own Research. It is a common acronym used throughout the internet due to how fast and easily misinformation can spread. It is encouraging people to research things and become informed before making a decision. However, it turns out it’s not so easy to do your own research for a variety […] The post DYOR Part II: Motivated Reasoning and Expertise appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:53

DYOR Part I: Psychology and Culture

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/01/22

DYOR stands for Do Your Own Research. It is a common acronym used throughout the internet due to how fast and easily misinformation can spread. It is encouraging people to research things and become informed before making a decision. However, it turns out it’s not so easy to do your own research for a variety […] The post DYOR Part I: Psychology and Culture appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:11

Neuroticism

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/01/14

A recent study suggests there are 4 characteristics that mentally well people share: openness to feelings, openness to emotions, truthfulness, and they’re not neurotic. But what does that really mean? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke we’ll conclude our series unpacking each characteristic with a […] The post Neuroticism appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:20

Truthfulness

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2022/01/07

A recent study suggests there are 4 characteristics that mentally well people share: openness to feelings, openness to emotions, truthfulness, and they’re not neurotic. But what does that really mean? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue our series unpacking each characteristic with a discussion […] The post Truthfulness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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