Mini: Arrows Point the Way Symbols are weird. Actually, there are fairly intuitive in many cases, but many are surprisingly new. We explore the recent history of the arrow symbol and the way that it is able to direct human behavior pretty much regardless of language or culture despite only being a few lines.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1702402/ - https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/behavioral-chain-analysis - https://linksaba.com/how-to-use-behavior-chain-interruption-strategy-bcis/ - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250169897_The_Behavior_Chain_Interruption_Strategy_A_Review_of_Research_and_Discussion_of_Future_Directions - https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5708&context=etd

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Scared Straight Perhaps this would have made a good Halloween episode? Probably not. Anyway, this episode honors April Fool's day by examining a foolish endeavor: Scared Straight programs. We review the scientific research and philosophy underlying the idea of Scared Straight. Unsurprisingly, this is an idea that is so bad that even the cops don't like it. So, why does it persist...?  Recommendations - Abraham: Zootopia 2  - Shane: A Wilhelm Scream - Cheap Heat (https://open.spotify.com/album/4fcuCuXF4E22R8Imztwbio?si=62c224dddd324aa6) Holidays (4/1/2026): - April Fools Day - Boomer Bonus Day - Edible Book Day - Fossil Fools Day - International Tatting Day - Library Snap Shot Day - Lupus Alert Day - National Atheist Day - National Fun Day - National Jump in Muddy Puddles Day - National One Cent Day - National Sourdough Bread Day - Poetry and The Creative Mind Day - St. Stupid Day - APAWS International Pooper Scooper Week - Golden Rule Week - Laugh at Work Week - Medication Safety Week - Testicular Cancer Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/content.ashx/cops-p288-pub.pdf - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7783688/ - https://www.wested.org/resource/scared-straight/ - https://sites.bu.edu/daniellerousseau/2018/12/12/do-all-juvenile-prevention-programs-work/ - http://users.soc.umn.edu/~uggen/Petrosino_Annals_03.pdf - https://methods.cochrane.org/equity/scared-straight - https://www.prindleinstitute.org/2021/06/re-examining-scared-straight-programs/ - https://www.djj.state.fl.us/content/download/23879/file/scared-straight-(july-2018).pdf?version=2 - https://www.americanprogress.org/article/doing-what-doesnt-work/  - Petrosino, Anthony, Carolyn Turpin-Petrosino, Meghan E. Hollis-Peel, Julia G. Lavenberg, and Alexis Stern. 2014. Scared Straight and Other Juvenile Awareness Programs for Preventing Juvenile Delinquency. No. 12 of Crime Prevention Research Review. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. - Petrosino A, Turpin-Petrosino C, Hollis-Peel ME, Lavenberg JG. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002796.pub2. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002796. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002796.pub2. - https://www.college.police.uk/research/crime-reduction-toolkit/scared-straight  https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1033/Wsipp_Evidence-Based-Public-Policy-Options-to-Reduce-Crime-and-Criminal-Justice-Costs-Implications-in-Washington-State_Full-Report.pdf

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Mini: Magestic Manatees Manatees are remarkable and gentle creatures. Possibly the source of mermaid stories of old, these strange aquatic mammals live life on the slow side. Some researchers have learned a lot about their behavior and cognition in recent experiments, so we are going to break down what we understand about manatee behavior and the conundrum of their complex cognitive and social repertoires with their proportionally small brains. Have you seen a manatee up close? Send us pictures! Join our supporters' club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/manatee-authority/10-fun-facts-you-didnt-know-about-manatees/ - https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/10/manatees#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20study%20by%20Gordon%20Bauer%2C,150%20hertz%20using%20only%20their%20body%20hairs - https://www.research.ufl.edu/publications/explore/v07n2/manatees.html#:~:text=To%20conclude%20from%20the%20manatee's,large%20clusters%20of%20nerve%20cells. - https://mote.org/research/program/manatee-research/#:~:text=The%20MCRP's%20research%20includes:%20*%20**Unmanned%20Aerial,levels%20and%20long-term%20sublethal%20effects%20of%20stressors - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12021893/

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First Episode Psychosis Psychosis is an experience that some people have in which they struggle with the ability to discern their experience from the current ongoing reality. This tends to arise from a variety of possibly traumas. But, the sooner it is treated, the better the prognosis. If you or someone you know is struggling, seek help from a professional. Recommendations - Abraham: Project Hail Mary (movie; https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/project-hail-mary/umc.cmc.7jxdlxvz304lj3iwhtrhbe8fv) - Shane: Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/michael-azerrad/our-band-could-be-your-life/9780316787536/) Holidays (25 Mar 2026): - American Red Cross Giving Day - Bed in for Peace Day - Green Independence Day - International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - International Waffle Day - Manatee Appreciation Day - National Cerebral Palsy Day - National Michele Chafer Half-Moon Cookie Day - National Pecan Day - Old New Year’s Day - Tolkien Reading Day - Autism Acceptance Week - English Tourism Week - National Cleaning Week - National Tsunami Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/treatment-services/coordinated-specialty-care-for-first-episode-psychosis/first-episode-pyschosis/what-is-first-episode-psychosis - https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/first-episode-psychosis - https://www.mhealthfairview.org/condition/psychosis-first-episode - https://journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/00485713-20250102-01 - https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/initiatives/evidence-based/first-episode-psychosis - https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/step/psychosis/  - https://psicosis.som360.org/en/blog/cognitive-symptoms-psychosis 

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Mini: Name Traditions Does your name mean anything? Many cultures around the world choose names because they have some explicit, intended meaning, while others assign names for familial connections, or just because they like the way certain names sounds. We review a handful of naming conventions around the world. Let us know what your name means. support us on https://patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.uslanguageservices.com/blog/naming-traditions-across-cultures-and-languages/#:~:text=In%20many%20African%20cultures%2C%20names,and%20the%20Akan%20in%20Ghana. - https://blog.duolingo.com/naming-traditions-around-the-world/

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Nostalgia: Mithridatism This is another nostalgia, re-release of a previous episide with a brief update at the end. This is a discussion of the idea to ingest poison to build a tolerance to it? Is the poisonous juice worth the proverbial squeeze? No, probably not. You might just be slowly causing permanent damage to your insides. Enjoy! Recommendation Abraham: Avatar: Way of Water (https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-e6ef640e-787e-4477-aba4-9e05925ebac2) Holidays (03/18/26) - Sloppy Joe Day - Small Bussiness Development Centers Day - Awkward Moments Day - Transit Driver Appreciation Day - Forgive Mom and Dad day - Lacy Oatmeal Cookies Day - Black Pudding Day Updated reference:  https://www.iflscience.com/mithridatism-can-you-really-become-immune-to-poison-by-taking-microdoses-69576

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Mini: Computer Music AI music is not only here to stay, it is rapidly gaining in mainstream popularity. We briefly discuss the history of computer music, the changes it has made to music and where we think the future of music is headed in the AI zeigeist. Stay for the AI song tribute at the end of the episode (this song is the AI generated content flagged for this episode) support us on https://www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/17/ai-generated-music-is-going-viral-should-the-music-industry-worry.html - https://www.loudly.com/blog/ai-in-music-production-key-trends-shaping-the-future-beyond-2025 - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/13/ai-music-spotify-billboard-charts  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_music  - https://symphony.org/study-music-getting-louder-more-homogenous/  - https://www.economist.com/babbage/2012/07/26/same-old-song?fsrc=scn%2Ftw%2Fte%2Fbl%2Fsameoldsong - https://pudding.cool/2018/05/similarity/

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Nostalgia: 10 Ways to Ruin Your Sleep This is a re-run (nostalgia) of our fun-spirited discussion about how to ruin your sleep. We play the entire episode, plus some added research from the last five years. Have you taken on the challenge to never sleep again? (Please don't) Recommendations - Abraham: Famous by Blake Crouch (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790216/famous-by-blake-crouch/)   - Shane: Bugonia ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12300742/) Holidays (11 March 2026): - 311 Day - Debunking Day - Dream Day - Johnny Appleseed Day - National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day - National Immune System Day - National No-Code Day - National Sofrito Day - Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day - Wash Your Nose Day - World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film - World Plumbing Day - Girl Scout Week - National Aardvark Week - National Bubble Gum Week Links and References:  - https://en.hdbuzz.net/better-sleep-better-function-new-study-links-sleep-quality-to-clinical-outcomes-in-huntingtons-disease/ - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250905-how-your-microbiome-affects-your-sleep - https://news.asu.edu/20260227-health-and-medicine-study-uncovers-another-reason-not-skimp-sleep - https://news.asu.edu/20260227-health-and-medicine-study-uncovers-another-reason-not-skimp-sleep - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945725005441  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6033330/#:~:text=Epidemiologic%20research%20has%20shown%20that,is%20related%20to%20sleep%20disorders 

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Mini: Top 100 This is our 100th mini! So, we spend the mini talking about the number 100! Things that humans, make, some facts about non-human animals... and human animals. A random smorgasbord of things about 100. Enjoy! Become our 100th patron by signing up 99 friends and then joining yourself. www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://lionel-kesztenbaum.site.ined.fr/en/everything_about_population/demographic-facts-sheets/focus-on/the-inexorable-rise-of-centenarians-and-supercentenarians#:~:text=Until%20the%20mid%2D20th%20century,in%202070%20(Blanpain%202023). - https://www.bu.edu/articles/2022/why-do-people-live-to-100-and-how/#:~:text=Takeaways,to%20much%20later%20in%20life. - https://www.nathab.com/blog/animals-that-live-to-100  - https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2021/12/29/7-longest-living-ocean-animals/  - https://www.threads.com/@podcastingbusinessschool/post/DTquU6vDgF7/only-of-podcasters-make-it-to-episodes-this-is-unfortunate-because-your-first  - https://www.theigc.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Yeo%20Thompson%20et%20al.%20Working%20Paper%20September%202024_0.pdf  - https://qz.com/994937/on-average-it-now-takes-at-least-four-different-writers-to-craft-a-hit-pop-song  - https://www.billboard.com/lists/every-artist-with-100-hot-100-chart-hits-drake-taylor-swift/  - https://blogs.baylor.edu/soe/2019/08/08/fun-facts-about-the-number-100-08-08-2019/ 

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Inside Out 2: A Commentary Why We Do What We Do goes back to the movies! Last week, we reviewed Disney + Pixar's Inside Out, so we are taking on the sequel. In many ways, this film exceeds its predacessor in the way it portrays psychological functions, and in some ways it detracts. Either way, it is a fantastic film. We once again critique some of the portrayals of psychological processes and also praise the beautifully constructed metaphors. Let us know what you thought about the movies or our reactions to the movies. Recommendations - Abraham: Wingspan: Americas Expansion (https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/wingspan-americas-expansion/) - Shane: The Help (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/) Holidays (3/4/2026): - Brain Injury Awareness Day - Courageous Follower Day - Discover What Your Name Means Day - Equal Pay Day - Global Day of the Engineer - March Forth Do Something Day - National Dance the Waltz Day - National Grammar Day - National Pound Cake Day - National Snack Day - Old Inauguration Day - World Obesity Day - Chocolate Chip Cookie Week - Endometriosis Week - National Cheerleading Week - National Dental Assistants Recognition Week - National Ghostwriters Week Links and References:  - https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ec9f9fa3-fbae-4a25-b722-12c3b8ab0ef4 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-the-whole-beautiful/202406/insights-on-inside-out-2  - https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-225-inside-out-2-adolescent-emotions-psychology-analysis 

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Mini: LARP Humans love to play. Some of us are willing to be more immersed in that play than others. Those who live for the immersion will often dress up for their character and stage elaborate scenarios with other players. They call this Live Action Role Playing, or LARPing. We discuss a brief history, what it is, and why people do it. Tell us your LARP stories! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Larping - https://www.goerie.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/06/02/larping-community-erie-fantasy-live-action-role-playing-game-escapism-players-society-creative-sca/65354683007/

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Inside Out: A Commentary Why We Do What We Do goes to the movies! A couple of movies have directly taken on representing the inner world of our behavior, and we finally decided that we'd weigh in on these movies. So, we summarize the film and describe what they get wrong and what they get right. Join us in a fun trip to the movies. Let us know what you think about our commentary on the film. Recommendations - Abraham: Greatfull Gardens (https://www.greatfullgardens.com/) - Shane: JD Salinger - Nine Stories (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4009.Nine_Stories) Holidays (2/25/2026): - Inconvenience Yourself Day - Let’s All Eat Right Day - National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day - National Pistol Patent Day - Pink Shirt Day - Quiet Day - Rubber Ducky Day - American Council on Education - Bird Health Awareness Week - National Chip Week (UK) - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week - National Invasive Species Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/ - https://www.traitify.com/blog/the-psychology-of-inside-out - https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news/psychologists-talk-about-science-emotions-inside-out - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-colors-of-contemporary-psychiatry/202403/pixars-inside-out-and-plutchiks-theory-of

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Mini: Rock, Paper, Scissors Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot! This 5-second two-player game to settle disputes began in ancient China and quickly spread throughout the world. Some research has also attempted to use game theory to understand decisions in this game and were surprised by the results, but we weren't! You'll see why.  Join our supporters' club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.annarahmanan.com/the-history-of-rock-paper-scissors-game - https://www.playworks.org/game-library/ro-sham-bo-or-rock-paper-scissors/ - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00107514.2015.1026556

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N-Rays Not to be confused with Neutron Imaging, which is also sometimes called N Rays, N-Rays were a scientific discovery at the turn of the 1900s that promised a bright future for humanity... except that that didn't really exist. In the flurry of ground-breaking discoveries around radiation, N-Rays emerged as the elusive new-kid-on-the-block that could only be seen out of the corner of your eye in an extremely dark room. Red flag. But, science quickly correct course as science does and this phenomeon died out. It stands as a cautionary tale about human bias and a triumphant demonstration of the self-correcting nature of science.  Recommendations - Abraham: The ‘Burbs (season 1; https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/the-burbs) - Shane: Converge - Love Is Not Enough  (https://www.epitaph.com/news/article/converge-release-long-awaited-new-lp-love-is-not-enough) Holidays (2/18/2026): - Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day - Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day - Drink Wine Day - Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day - National Battery Day - National Hate Florida Day - Pluto Day - Thumb Appreciation Day - Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Staff Education Week - Build a Better Trade Show Image Week - Love Teaching Week - National Condom Week - National Date Week (Fruit) - National Green Week - National Pancake Week - Ramadan Links and References:  - https://www.aps.org/archives/publications/apsnews/200708/history.cfm - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-ray - https://www.aps.org/apsnews/2007/08/robert-wood-debunks-nrays  - https://www.phoenixneutronimaging.com/insights-and-updates/n-rays-vs-n-rays-will-the-real-n-ray-please-stand-up - https://www.wired.com/2014/09/fantastically-wrong-n-rays/  - https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-is-radiation#:~:text=Radiation%20is%20energy%20that%20can%20be%20described,and%20science**%20Nuclear%20techniques%20and%20materials%20production 

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Guess Who..? In a departure from our standard episode format, Abraham will profile three people and see if Shane can guess who they are. You can play along! Send us in your guesses by emailing us or post them to us on social media.  Recommendations - Abraham: The Naked Gun (2025) https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/61gdvpY7mURqcXbL67yYKiiQzEuRQZwW/  - Shane: Pet Semetary by Stephen King (https://stephenking.com/works/novel/pet-sematary.html) Holidays (2/11/2026): - Be Electrific Day - Daytona Pole Day - Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day - Get Out Your Guitar Day - Grandmother Achievement Day - International Day of Women & Girls in Science - Make a Friend’s Day - National Inventor’s Day - National Make a Friend Day - National Shut-In Visitation Day - Peppermint Patty Day - Promise Day - White T-Shirt Day - World Day of the Sick - Celebration of Love Week Links and References:  - https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-complex-legacy-of-saddam-hussein  - https://youtu.be/aD7-VRqR_d0?si=5umLrI1o5b0-kcTN - https://www.reuters.com/article/world/saddam-hussein-rise-and-fall-of-a-strongman-idUSL30809867/  - https://www.aei.org/articles/kim-jong-il-road-to-ruin/ - https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/keeping-kim-how-north-koreas-regime-stays-power - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dj8G72pUgc  - https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-adolf-hitler-happen - https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nazi-rise-to-power - https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/go-in-depth/germany-1933-democracy-dictatorship/ - https://www.history.com/articles/adolf-hitler 

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Mini: The Cat's Meow Do cat's only meow at humans? What does their meowing mean? We once again spend a mini reviewing the interesting feline behavior of meowing. Yes, they mostly only meow at humans. No, humans aren't great an interpreting their meows. But, we'll explain in more detail in the episode. Are you good at understanding your cat? Get ad free episodes and support the show: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast.com Links and References:  - https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2390 - https://www.hartz.com/truth-or-myth-cats-only-meow-to-humans/ - https://mrfrs.org/ask-a-vet-with-dr-sam-cats-only-meow-at-humans/ - https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/meowing-and-yowling https://bioacoustics.stackexchange.com/questions/997/is-it-true-that-cats-dont-really-meow-at-each-other-but-rather-at-humans-as-a

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Mini: The Sweetness What does it mean to say something is sweeter than something else? What does 200 times sweeter even taste like? We explain the method scientists use to measure the sweetness of something and thereby make comparisons about how sweet things are. Check it out, it's pretty sweet.  Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast.com Links and References:  - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2007/05/how-do-they-measure-the-sweetness-of-sugar-substitutes.html - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8009737/  - https://www.sweetenerbook.com/assets/blogs/measure.html  - https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/artificial-sweetener.htm?srch_tag=elzr3h5bpjo6owafwknxzobucfhzpm3s 

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Burning Man pt. 2 In part 2, we continue through the history of the Burning Man event. Then, we get into what to expect what how to prepare if you plan to attend Burning Man. Finally, we conclude with some criticisms and arguments people have made against Burning Man either in general or with respect to its most recent iteration. Would you ever go to Burning Man? Have you ever been? Tell us what you think! Join our supporters club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Recommendations (Part 2) - Abraham: Lure (https://www.allplay.com/board-games/lure/) - Shane: Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/) Holidays (28 Jan 2026): - American Immigration Lawyers Association Day of Action - Christa McAuliffe Day - Daisy Day - Global Community Engagement Day - International Lego Day - International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day - Library Shelfie Day - National Blueberry Pancake Day - National Data Privacy Day - National Kazoo Day - National Pediatrician Day - Pop Art Day - Rubber Ducky Day - Data PRivacy Week - International Hot Air Balloon Week - Kiss a Shark Week - National Clean Out Your Inbox Week - National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Week Links and References:  - https://history.burningman.org/ - https://history.burningman.org/timeline/ - https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/iconic-events/burning-man - https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2024/08/20/burning-man-history-purpose-origins-black-rock-city/74874537007/ - https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/preparation/first-timers-guide/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/12z7avo/things_you_wish_you_knew_before_going_to_your/ - https://rocknheavy.net/burning-man-a-complete-guide-c0719e9f20a8 - https://burningman.org/about-us/ - https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/everything-people-get-wrong-about-burning-man-19726500.php - https://www.theransomnote.com/art-culture/events/the-misconceptions-of-burning-man-a-reflection/ - https://www.businessinsider.com/burning-man-festival-attendee-negatives-warning-advice-2023-8 - https://www.treehugger.com/time-to-rethink-burning-man-7965803 - https://www.hcn.org/articles/desert-what-are-the-real-impacts-on-burning-mans-playa/#:~:text=Some%20other%20environmental%20concerns%20include:%20*%20**Commodification,up%20after%20themselves%20*%20Respect%20their%20homeland - https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/burning-mangoers-share-their-craziest-stories-from-the-festival-10496942.html - https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/i-was-wrong-about-burning-man-21024611.php - https://burningman.org/news/ 

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Mini: Teeth Grinding One of the most spine-tingling, misophonia-inducing sounds (for some) is the sound of teeth grinding together. Bruxism, teeth-grinding, is a habit that can occur wihle asleep or awake and can have potentially serious side-effects. We will discuss who does it and why and what you can do about it.  Join our cool-kids club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bruxism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356095 - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10955-teeth-grinding-bruxism - https://www.cedars-sinai.org/stories-and-insights/expert-advice/teeth-grinding - https://dentistrycharlottesville.com/the-grind-of-stress-how-teeth-grinding-impacts-your-health-and-how-to-manage-it/ - https://www.columbiadoctors.org/news/you-may-be-grinding-your-teeth-without-even-knowing-it  - https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/02/28/Teeth-Grinding-You-Wont-Believe-How-Harmful-it-Really-Is - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36448332/#:~:text=A%20large%2Dscale%20polysomnographic%20study%20found%20that%2049.7%25,index%20*%20Higher%20percentage%20of%20N1%20sleep - https://www.jewelautismcentre.com/how-habit-reversal-training-can-help-reduce-teeth-grinding-in-adolescents-with-autism/#:~:text=Habit%20Reversal%20Training%20is%20a,to%20look%20at%20behavior%20holistically.

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Burning Man pt. 1 There is a unique annual art event that is hours from civilization in the blistering hot sun that culminates the incineration of humungous humanoid effigy. This four-decade long tradition is a celebration of art, creativity, individuality, community, and self-expression. But, it is not without it's flaw and foibles. We spend two episodes unpacking the history and contemporary features of this event and the criticisms leveled at it. Recommendations (Part 2) - Abraham: Lure (https://www.allplay.com/board-games/lure/) - Shane: Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/) Holidays (28 Jan 2026): - American Immigration Lawyers Association Day of Action - Christa McAuliffe Day - Daisy Day - Global Community Engagement Day - International Lego Day - International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day - Library Shelfie Day - National Blueberry Pancake Day - National Data Privacy Day - National Kazoo Day - National Pediatrician Day - Pop Art Day - Rubber Ducky Day - Data PRivacy Week - International Hot Air Balloon Week - Kiss a Shark Week - National Clean Out Your Inbox Week - National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Week Links and References:  - https://history.burningman.org/ - https://history.burningman.org/timeline/ - https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/iconic-events/burning-man - https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2024/08/20/burning-man-history-purpose-origins-black-rock-city/74874537007/ - https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/preparation/first-timers-guide/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/12z7avo/things_you_wish_you_knew_before_going_to_your/ - https://rocknheavy.net/burning-man-a-complete-guide-c0719e9f20a8 - https://burningman.org/about-us/ - https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/everything-people-get-wrong-about-burning-man-19726500.php - https://www.theransomnote.com/art-culture/events/the-misconceptions-of-burning-man-a-reflection/ - https://www.businessinsider.com/burning-man-festival-attendee-negatives-warning-advice-2023-8 - https://www.treehugger.com/time-to-rethink-burning-man-7965803 - https://www.hcn.org/articles/desert-what-are-the-real-impacts-on-burning-mans-playa/#:~:text=Some%20other%20environmental%20concerns%20include:%20*%20**Commodification,up%20after%20themselves%20*%20Respect%20their%20homeland - https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/burning-mangoers-share-their-craziest-stories-from-the-festival-10496942.html - https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/i-was-wrong-about-burning-man-21024611.php - https://burningman.org/news/ 

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Mini: Hard Conversations Many people avoid or even advocate against having conversations about confrontational topics. We disagree. We explain how it is important to have these dififcult discussion and that failure to do so is likely a contributing factor to the division we face today.  https://www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Link:  - https://claesjonasson.medium.com/why-we-need-to-talk-more-about-politics-and-religion-not-less-6a4e96331959

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Abstinence Only Education Democratized education lead by trained professionals and experts has resulted in unprecidented growth in progress and improvements in quality of life. Sex is something humans do to maintain the species population. Put those two things together and you get sex education. Some, however, have argued for the idealistic view that all humans be monogamous and abstinent until marriage. We investigate the research and work through the philosophy to see how abstinence-only education works (it doesn't). Recommendations - Abraham: Stranger Things: Season 5 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281)  - Shane: The Last Night of the Earth Poems by Charles Bukowski ( https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-night-of-the-earth-poems-charles-bukowski?variant=32116708540450) Holidays 14 January 2026: - Cesarean Section Day - Feast of the Ass - International Kite Day - Makar Sankranti - National Dress Up Your Pet Day - National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day - National Undhiya Day - Novy God (Russian New Year) - Organize your Home Day - Orthodox New YEar - Ratification Day - St. Basil’s Day - Take the Stairs Day - World Logic Day - Cuckoo Dancing Week - Home Office Safety and Security Week - International Printing Week - National Mocktail Week - National Pizza Week Links and References:  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5913747/ - https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/abstinence-only-education-failure - https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/sex-education/abstinence-only-programs - https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/sex-education - https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/sex-education-programs-definitions-funding-and-impact-on-teen-sexual-health/ - https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(05)00276-4/fulltext - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jad.12365 - https://www.aclu.org/documents/what-research-shows-government-funded-abstinence-only-programs-dont-make-grade#:~:text=Some%20abstinence-only-until-,preventing%20STDs%20and%20unintended%20pregnancy. - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/08/23/545289168/abstinence-education-is-ineffective-and-unethical-report-argues#:~:text=The%20analysis%20confirms%20previous%20public,domestic%20violence%2C%20the%20report%20notes.  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3194801/  - https://sexedconference.com/the-history-of-sex-education/  - https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/adolescent-health/comprehensive-sexuality-education#:~:text=Comprehensive%20sexuality%20education%20(CSE)%20teaches,to%20name%20just%20a%20few.  - https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/If-Then-Sexual-Assault-Final.pdf   

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Mini: Mind Reading Psychic, telepathic mind-reading is complete nonsense logistically, philosophically, practically... all of the "ally's." We will explain why in some detail. But, there is a version of something like mind reading that does exist that's more like intuitive, and astute observation that comes from experience and intimate knowledge. Come read our minds and we'll read yours. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mind-reading - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24948740/#:~:text=Abstract,the%20next%20by%20verbal%20instruction. - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1243091 - https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/#:~:text=The%20second%20common%20way%20to,cultures%20are%20mind%2Dreading%20literate. - https://cognitionandculture.net/wp-content/uploads/Science-2014-Heyes-.pdf - https://carta.anthropogeny.org/events/mind-reading-human-origins-and-theory-mind - https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0147176723000238  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-the-ordinary/202510/nonspeaking-autism-the-telepathy-tapes-and-who-gets-to-be-heard

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My Cross to Bear The idea of personal responsibility will seem like common sense to some. Scientifically, however, it is an interesting concept to understand. How does it arise? Why do some people seem to lack it? We do our best to unpack the environmental and behavioral variables that contribute to the development of personal responsibility. Recommendations - Abraham: Wake Up Dead Man (https://www.netflix.com/title/81458424)  - Shane:  Fulltone OCD Overdrive guitar pedal (https://www.fulltoneusa.com/products/ocd-v2) Holidays (1/7/2026): - Welcome to 2026! - Distaff Day - Harlem Globetrotter’s Day - I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore Day - International Programmer’s Day - National Bobblehead Day - National Pass Gas Day - National Tempura Day - Old Rock Day - Orthodox Christmas Day - Celebration of Life Week - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week - Diet Resolution Week - National Lose Weight-Feel Great Week - National Thank Your Customers Week - National Time Consciousness Week - Silent Record Week - Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week Links and References:  - https://www.etymonline.com/word/responsibility - https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/theories-of-international-responsibility-law/from-respondere-to-responsibility/6726884E24137102F990B6903624391D - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-not-to-think/202403/where-does-responsibility-come-from#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTotal%20responsibility%20means%20taking%20full,can%20move%20forward%20and%20adapt.&text=This%20radical%20idea%20challenges%20us,we%20taught%20helplessness%20or%20resilience?  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201102/taking-full-responsibility-your-life#:~:text=It%20means%20recognizing%20that%20how,a%20practicing%20Buddhist%20since%201989 - https://medium.com/@salmanhaf2ez/nietzsches-philosophy-of-personal-responsibility-ab14cf1a8edb 

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Mini: Charcuterie Boards We are taking a side journey into the delectable topic of charcuterie boards. We briefly describe what they are and then how to put one together. Do you have a great charcuterie board you've made? Let us know! Join our ad-free club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References: - https://www.wisconsincheese.com/the-cheese-life/article/153/charcuterie-history2. - https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystern/2023/01/05/charcuterie-franchise-growing-rapidly/3. - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/g45672825/charcuterie-board-ideas/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18399044072&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18396202201&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEptjqsj-6fWg0aPJ0jg3-rX5&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlakJLJmIPLr7dEbdSTI2lXHor8lHxnC9u0PfZ7zO-huULnEk0VjWrKkaAt3JEALw_wcB

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