
Why do we fall for optical illusions but trust our gut feelings? How does your brain decide what's real when everything you experience is just electrical signals? Curious Machines breaks down the fascinating psychology and science behind how humans actually work. Former science journalist Alex Romano ditches the academic jargon and explains complex ideas about human behavior, philosophy, and what ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Your five-year-old gets a sticker for cleaning up toys. Now they won't clean unless there's a reward. Sound familiar? In this episode, Alex Romano reveals why traditional parenting tools like time-outs and sticker charts might be doing more harm than... more
You probably never think about computer chips. But right now, a handful of microscopic pieces of silicon smaller than your fingernail are quietly determining which countries become superpowers and which ones get left behind. In this episode, Alex Rom... more
Ever wonder why billionaire Warren Buffett never seems to panic when financial news breaks? Alex Romano reveals the psychological trap that costs retail investors millions: reacting to information that's already ancient history by market standards.
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What if I told you that 73% of successful entrepreneurs use their fear as rocket fuel instead of letting it paralyze them? Most people think fearlessness is the secret to success, but Alex Romano reveals why that's completely backwards in today's epi... more
Ever wonder why some people seem to catch every lucky break while others watch opportunities slip by? Steve Stoute built a multi-million dollar company by following one simple rule: when opportunity knocks, get on the plane. In this episode, Alex Rom... more
Your eyes can detect a single photon, but you still can't see a molecule. In this episode, Alex Romano explains the weird physics behind why the smallest visible object is actually 1,000 times bigger than an atom, and how this limitation shaped every... more
Most successful companies try to eliminate workplace conflict. Turns out that's exactly backwards. In this episode, Alex Romano reveals why the $2.4 billion software company Atlassian actually encourages their employees to argue - and how this counte... more
What if everything parents learned about discipline is actually making their kids worse? New research reveals that 90% of parents are stuck in a punishment trap that backfires spectacularly. Alex Romano breaks down the surprising science behind why t... more









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