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7 OCT 2024 · For Halloween month this year we are focusing on specific phobias for our minis. This week's selection is on the fear of clowns. What is it? Why is it? We will dig into the this in a quick 15-minute format, enjoy!
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Links and References:
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21835-coulrophobia-fear-of-clowns
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9931735/
- https://www.clownantics.com/blogs/clownantics-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-clown-makeup?srsltid=AfmBOori3w-T7Wmy1Wf7TiKW0INjvZ-7Xsb4y48SX4s-FBRR4jnivjz_
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2 OCT 2024 · Happy Halloween month! It's October, the time we spend celebrating the spookier side of psychological topics. What we haven't done thorughly, yet, is the most foundational emotion related to Halloween: fear! This discussion reviews common fears, philosophy of fear, the physiology of fear, and treatments for excessively fearful behavior. Enjoy a textbook unpacking of this emotional behavior.
Recommendations:
- Abraham: Umbrella Academy Season 4 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863)
- Shane: Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer (https://open.spotify.com/album/6x95DGZhx18gJuxRlbwZso?si=TP54y2bzTxWzU4-NsadjjA)
Holidays 10/02/24:
- Balloons Around the World Day
- Coffee with a Cop Day
- Guardian Angels Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
- National Custodial Workers Day
- National Fried Scallops Day
- Audiophile day
- National Produce Misting Day
- National Kale Day
- National Name Your Car Day
- National Pumpkin Seed Day
- National Research Maniacs Food Day
- Peanuts Day (Snoopy)
- Random Acts of Poetry Day
- Walk to School Day
- World No Alcohol Day
- Active Aging Week
- Getting The World to Beat a Path to Your Door Week
- National Chimney Safety Week
- National Drive Electric Week
- National Fall Foliage Week
- National Vegetarian Awareness Week
- Trichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Related BFRB Awareness Week
- National Chili Month
- World Menopause Month
- National Sensory Processing Awareness Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Vegetarian Month
Links and References:
https://youtu.be/0YqRgObApF0
https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-fear.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-prevention
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-fear-2671696
https://www.simulationmagazine.com/immersion-therapy-for-treatment-and-support-of-mental-health-conditions/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-prevention
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30 SEP 2024 · A common refrain in acknowledging, justifying, or explaining behavior is "that's just how my brain works." For some people, this is the case. For others, it is a mischaracterization of our development and a commitment to a lack of change. This episode is a quick exploration of that way of thinking. A yam... what a yam!
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Links:
- https://read.dukeupress.edu/poetics-today/article-abstract/31/2/331/21026/Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh-Exodus-3-14-God-s-Narrative?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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25 SEP 2024 · It is easy to dismiss some behaviors as "just" imitation. However, this is a crucial developmental skill that we rely on throughout our lifetimes. We explore the philosophy of what imitation is, how it develops, and when people struggle with it.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Sagrada: Artisans (https://floodgate.games/products/sagrada-artisans?srsltid=AfmBOooELu9aa2H_Wc60JxmxQF2GqyRECy328sy1Kkkp3qbrLZZUGZWd)
- Shane: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2049403/)
Holidays (09/25/24)
- Banned Websites Awareness Day
- Binge Day
- Comic Book Day
- Math Story Telling Day
- National Bakery Day
- National Cooking Day
- National Food Service Employees Day
- National Lobster Day
- National One-Hit Wonder Day
- National Psychotherapy Day
- National Research Administrators Day
- National Tune Up Day
- World Ataxia Awareness Day
- World Dream Day
- World Pharmacists Day
- World School Milk Day
- Banned Books Week
- Deaf Dog Awareness Week
- International Interpreters and Translators Week
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Week
- National Dog Week
- National Farm Animals Awareness Week
- Sea Otter Awareness Week
- Tolkien Week
- National Hispanic Heritage Week
- Remember to Register to Vote Week
Links and References:
- https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-child-focused/what-is-imitation-and-why-is-it-important/#:~:text=Imitation%20is%20a%20crucial%20aspect,and%20peers%20perform%20these%20behaviors.
- https://jacobsfoundation.org/why-imitation-in-early-childhood-is-crucial/
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23 SEP 2024 · Neoliberalism is a a name that might be misleading. It is not "liberal" as in left-wing politics. We will describe what neoliberalism is and offer our own ideas about its proposal.
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Links and References:
- https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/neoliberalism/
- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/neoliberalism.asp
- https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/what-is-neoliberalism/
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18 SEP 2024 · Why did humans to raise some people or allow them to raise themselves above even the highest "classes" of society? We trace the history of royalty, the privilege of royalty, and the features of royalty. It was a strange practice that both has and hasn't stood the test of time. Learn all about how monarchy governments work.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (https://www.furiosaamadmaxsaga.com/)
- Shane: The Iron Claw (https://a24films.com/films/the-iron-claw)
Holidays (09/18/24)
- First Love Day
- Chiropractic Founders Day
- Hug a Greeting Card Writer Day
- International Read an eBook Day
- National Ceiling Fan Day
- National Cheeseburger Day
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
- National Rehabilitation Day
- National Respect Day
- National School Backpack Awareness Day
- Rice Krispies Treats Day
- World Bamboo Day
- World Water Monitoring Day
- Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week
- Astronomy Week
- Balance Awareness Week
- Build a Better Image Week
- Constitution Week
- International Clean Hands Week
- Malnutrition Awareness Week
Links and References:
- https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Government/
- https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/kingdom/
- https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/royalty.htm#pt1
- https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/imperial-chinas-dynasties/6th-grade/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/monarchy/Premodern-monarchies
- https://youtu.be/TZNQDxBCC20?si=xY5f1qyMMd1MdOAJ
- https://youtu.be/YYPAFqQgbqE?si=uMq86ywGih6B6NPt
- https://www.britannica.com/place/Caliphate
- https://www.history.com/news/7-influential-african-empires
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/tut-dna-dobbs#:~:text=And%20while%20royal%20families%20in,frequently%20married%20among%20close%20relatives.
- https://journals.openedition.org/transatlantica/525#:~:text=Thus%20what%20is%20dubbed%20%E2%80%9CHawaiian,were%20considered%20with%20much%20respect.
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16 SEP 2024 · This is less of a "why" or the inner workings of the industry and more of a definition unpacking. This is largely in response to the "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it" type answer that is often given. Sometimes, we have to define things more functionally than formally, as we will attempt to do here. Although there is some description of the content of porn, it is more procedural than graphic. But just in case, WARNING: Some of the language in this episode may not be suitable for sensitive audiences.
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Links and References
- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pornography
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-LB-4558
- https://history.wustl.edu/i-know-it-when-i-see-it-history-obscenity-pornography-united-states
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11 SEP 2024 · We revisit this classic episode in a discussion about how lack of experience leads to a false-sense of competence, or maybe there is something else going on? The Dunning-Kruger effect famously relates data that demonstrates a lack of skill associated with a high rate of confidence and a lack of confidence associated with a high level of skill. Some people question how robust this effect may be. We will share what we find and weigh in ourselves.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Despicable Me 4 (https://www.despicable.me/)
- Shane: The Conscious Plant Kitchen (https://www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com/)
Holidays (09/11/24):
- 9/11 Remembrance Day
- Emergency Number Day
- I Want to Start My Own Business Day
- Libraries Remember Day
- Make Your Bed Day
- National Day of Service and Remembrance Day
- National Emergency Responder Day
- National Hot Cross Bun Day
- National No News is Good News Day
- Odd Day (last one was 9/11/13)
- Patriot Day
- Remember Freedom Day
- Women’s Baseball Day
- Direct Support Professional Week
- International Air Ambulance
- International Housekeepers Week
- Line Dance Week
- National Assisted Living Week
- National Biscuit and Gravy Week
- National Environmental Services Week
- National Suicide Prevention Week
Links:
- Simons D. J. (2013). Unskilled and optimistic: overconfident predictions despite calibrated knowledge of relative skill. Psychonomic bulletin & review, 20(3), 601–607. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-013-0379-2
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-dunning-kruger-effect-isnt-what-you-think-it-is/
- https://youtu.be/kcfRe15I47I?si=LjHyXs6zIZykp2qs
9 SEP 2024 · Another exploration of the weird things we say. The word "duh" is an interesting one with more recent roots than you might think. Enjoy our quick dive into more word discussions in which we talk about words, duh.
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Links and References:
- https://wgntv.com/morning-news/66-the-origin-of-duh/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Oxford%20English,or%20feigned%20ignorance%20or%20stupidity.%E2%80%9D
- https://youtu.be/wlGtSS9UZOc?si=VkUJb4WtPO8gJXb2
4 SEP 2024 · Critical thinking is the vaccine against misinformation. If you learn nothing else, learn to question your own beliefs. We discuss the importance of criical thinking and some exercises to build your critical thinking muscle. Don't be hoodwinked by logical fallacies and rhetorical tricks.
Recommendations
- Abraham: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning pt 1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603212/reviews)
- Shane: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5090568/)
Holidays:
- Eat an Extra Dessert Day
- Global Talent Acquisition Day
- National Macadamia Nut Day
- National Wildlife Day
- Newspaper Carrier Day
- World Sexual Health Day
- Indigenous Literacy Day
- National Cogeneration Day
- International Enthusiasm Week
- Zero Waste Week
- National Childhood Injury Prevention Week
- National Nutrition Week
- National Payroll Week
- National Waffle Week
- Self-University Week
- Sobriety Checkpoint Week
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Sourdough September
- Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
- National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
- National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
- National Suicide Prevention Month
- Beyonce’s bday
Links and References:
- https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-critical-thinking-middle-high-school/
- https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/2014/09/teaching-strategies-to-promote-critical-thinking/
- https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-eight-instructional-strategies-for-promoting-critical-thinking/2021/03
- https://www.monash.edu/student-academic-success/enhance-your-thinking/critical-thinking/what-is-critical-thinking
- https://asana.com/resources/critical-thinking-skills
- https://youtu.be/vNDYUlxNIAA?si=o_RW2cxx1QWDxeZL
- https://youtu.be/dItUGF8GdTw?si=LxQ3M9l1fPYQ87Ew
- https://youtu.be/NHjgKe7JMNE?si=iYrr_0L5mvGg_Kd5
- https://www.theskepticsguide.org/our-book
- Novella, S., Novella, B., Maria, C. S., Novella, J., & Bernstein, E. (2018). The Skeptics Guide to the Universe: How to know what’s really real in a world increasingly full of fake. New York, NY: Grand Central Publishing.
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