Published Oct 12, 2019

SYSK Choice: Is "Gut Instinct" A Real Thing? & The Fascinating Ways Sound Affects You

This episode delves into the addictive qualities of cheese, challenges the reliability of gut instincts in decision-making, and uncovers the powerful impact of sound on our health and society, featuring expert insights from an FBI profiler and a sound specialist.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Questions from this episode

- How does music affect the brain?
  Asked by 67 people
- What is intuition?
  Asked by 60 people
- What is an instinctual gut feeling?
  Asked by 38 people
- How do you trust your gut instinct?
  Asked by 35 people
- What are similar concepts to gut instinct?
  Asked by 29 people
- Does white noise help with sleep?
  Asked by 15 people
- Why does music influence the brain?
  Asked by 12 people
- Can you help me understand better the neurological process of listening?
  Asked by 11 people
- What are the practical uses of music for the brain?
  Asked by 11 people
- How does music impact the brain overall?
  Asked by 10 people
- How does music work for the brain and how is it processed?
  Asked by 9 people
- How does our brain process audio?
  Asked by 6 people
- How does auditory perception work?
  Asked by 6 people
- Is white noise bad for sleep?
  Asked by 6 people
- What is the impact of music on focus?
  Asked by 5 people

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

SYSK Choice: Weird Things that Influence What You Eat & How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: What Influences How Food Tastes & How Habits Work
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: Spotting Lies to Get to the Truth & The Many Effects of Noise
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: How Your Instincts Can Get You in Trouble & Why There’s No Center of The Universe
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: What Happens In Our Brain When We Snap & Understanding Heartbreak
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: Making Good On Your Best Intentions & What Your Brain Is Doing Now
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: The Secret Life of Money & Hardwiring Happiness
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: Amazing Ways Genes Affect Your Behavior & How Calming Your Brain Makes You Stronger
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: How to Change to Reach Your Goals & What It Means to be Alive
Answers 383 questions
What Your Stuff Reveals About You & How Your Gut Affects Your Mood
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: How Food Companies Skew What We Eat & How to Avoid Tech Stress
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: The Science of Fear & How to Be A Great Communicator
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: The Universe’s Biggest Questions Answered & A Fascinating Study of Pain
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: How Music Effects You & Understanding “New Power”
Answers 383 questions
SYSK Choice: How to Learn Anything Better and Faster & Are People Inherently Good or Evil?
Answers 383 questions

SYSK Choice: Is "Gut Instinct" A Real Thing? & The Fascinating Ways Sound Affects You

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Cheese AddictionCheese's addictive nature might be linked to its chemical composition, particularly the presence of casein, which acts like a drug. This could explain the high consumption rates and cravings associated with cheese.

Cheese Addiction

Gut InstinctsThe episode explores the concept of gut instincts and their role in decision-making, featuring insights from former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole. She challenges the reliability of gut feelings, advocating for more analytical approaches to avoid potential pitfalls.

Gut Instincts

Impact of SoundAlex Doman explores the profound impact of sound on health and society, emphasizing the importance of conscious listening. He discusses how music and modern listening habits shape our cognitive and social experiences.

Impact of Sound

Related Episodes