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1-Minute Wonder

Exploring what it means to stay human in a world increasingly shaped by machines, metrics, and systems. Hosted by author, filmmaker, and Chinese prison survivor, Kay Rubacek. kayrubacek.substack.com

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0:44

Why Your Brain Lies to You

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/09

You have a literal hole in your vision. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:51

Why Unfinished Tasks Drain You

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/08

And what you can do about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:50

Touch Grass Without Leaving Your House

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/05

If most of your life happens indoors and on screens, you’re probably feeling stressed, and there’s a biological reason for that. Your brain is built to reduce stress through connection with nature. Green spaces, natural sunlight, open horizons…The good news is you don’t have to leave the house to let nature into your brain. Research shows that just looking at images of grass or trees can reduce stress signals in your body.That’s why I designed this Touch Grass mug. Yes, this is a shameless product

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0:54

How Does Your Brain Feel What Others Feel?

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/04

Your brain can feel other people before they say a word. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:42

What the Brain Does After the End of Life?

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/03

Most people think the brain shuts down the moment the heart stops.But in some studies, when researchers were able to measure the brain at the exact time of death, they saw it fire up one last burst of clear, organized activity. The same kind of brain pattern linked to memory and awareness.Researchers asked:Is this the brain recalling stored memories? like someone’s life flashing before their eyes? or some other process that we can’t see or imagine?It makes you wonder:if the brain can keep going

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0:55

Why Nothing You Touch Is Actually Solid

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/02

Nothing in your body has ever actually touched anything else. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:44

Why Stronger Legs Mean a Sharper Brain

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/12/01

Your leg strength predicts your brain power This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:55

The Surprising Science Behind Being Thankful

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/26

Your Brain Can’t Feel Threat and Thanks at the Same Time This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:48

Gratitude Is a Superpower for Your Brain

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/25

Gratitude is Not a Cliché This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:38

The Real Reason Mondays Are So Hard

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/24

Why Your Brain Freaks Out on Monday Mornings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:41

Why There Is No Universal "Now" (Einstein's Time...

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/21

There is no now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:46

Can Prayer Really Calm Your Brain?

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/20

You don't have to be religious. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:46

How Many heartbeats Do You Get In Life?

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/19

The average human gets about 3 billion heartbeats in a lifetime. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:48

Why You Actually Need Fewer Friends Than You Think...

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/18

It's not being anti-social. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:53

Why Does Time Feel So Fast Now?

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/17

You're not imagining it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:50

Why Crying Makes You Stronger Not Weaker

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/15

Tears aren't weakness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:57

Why Loneliness Changes Your Gut Bacteria

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/13

Your body knows when you're disconnected. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:58

The Impossible Thing Your Body Does Every Second

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/12

Your cells perform quantum tunneling every second you're alive. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:48

Your Brain Remembers Stories 22 Times Better Than Facts

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/11

Your brain doesn't hate information. It craves meaning. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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0:54

Why Your Brain Treats Heartbreak Like a Broken Bone

1-Minute Wonder ·

2025/11/10

Your brain has one alarm system for ALL pain. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.calmrebellion.com/subscribe

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