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Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.
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All Things Alice podcast will explore the cultural phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland. Frank Beddor, the author of the Looking Glass Wars Trilogy, is your host through a Wonderverse of interviews from all types of creators as they chronicle the dark yet empowering reality of Lewis Carroll's fantasies and answer the question - what is it about Alice?
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The #1 Evidence Based Growth Podcast on the Internet. The Science of Success is about the search for evidence based personal growth. It's about exploring ways to improve your decision-making, understand your mind and how psychology rules the world around you, and learn from experts and thought leaders about ways we can become better versions of ourselves.
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Our producer, Rebecca McInroy, spent a lot of time in Greece as an undergraduate studying and living there; she adores the country and the language. On one of her first trips there, a Greek man accused her of being from a country of “barbarians” because in the English language, there is only one word for love, whereas in Greek, there are at least e…
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Disappointment is unpleasant, and many times, when we’ve experienced past disappointments, we adjust our expectations so we don’t have to go through that again. Still, sometimes, that isn’t the best way to navigate our emotional lives. In the third and final episode of our series on the psychology of disappointment, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markm…
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Disappointment is unpleasant, but we rarely take the time to reflect on the social dimensions of the feeling. In the second episode of our series on the psychology of disappointment, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the role of disappointment as discipline. The post Disappointment: Discipline appeared fir…
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Episode 42: Cortopia Studios - Escaping Wonderland
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This week Frank is joined by producer Pelle Hallert and writer Mårten Gisby from Cortopia Studios. Together they chat about the new game (and sequel to Down the Rabbit Hole) Escaping Wonderland, a fresh and exciting VR adventure. Connect with Cortopia Studios: Play the game! Visit the Website for more Follow on Youtube Follow on Twitter Connect wit…
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Feeling disappointment is not pleasant, but rarely do we take the time to reflect on how re-calibrating our expectations can help us navigate disappointment more constructively. In the first episode of our series on the psychology of disappointment, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the role of expectation…
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It’s the start of the new year, and for many of us, it’s a time to plan projects and events or set goals. However, even with the best-laid plans, why do we have difficulty accomplishing all we set out to do or feel a sense of relief rather than joy when we complete big tasks? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebe…
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Episode 41: James Agee - Curious Classrooms and Mad Hatter Memoirs
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This week Frank is joined by Wonderverse super fan and incredible educator James Agee. Travel and teaching and the captivating power of storytelling make this a conversation you don’t want to miss. Connect with James Agee: Visit his Website Follow on Youtube Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow …
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*This episode contains artificially generated audio content. As humans, understanding what is “real” vs. what is “artificial” is something we are continuously coming to terms with. Feeling duped by something you thought was something else can be disconcerting. As part of The University of Texas Year of AI, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Du…
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When we see experts in action, there can be something mysterious about how they work; they seem to just “know” what to do. That process of knowing is no accident, but trying to explain that process is almost impossible. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss the psychology of explaining intuitio…
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When we see true experts in action, there can be something mysterious about how they work; they seem to just “know” what to do. That process of knowing is no accident. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of educating intuition. The post Educating Intuition appeared first on …
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We often hear the term “critical thinking” but may take for granted that we don’t think critically about what it means. In this fourth and final episode of our series on critical thinking, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology of emotions. The post Critical Thinking: Emotions appeared first on KUT …
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Critical Thinking: What is it? What isn’t it?
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We often hear the term “critical thinking” but may take for granted that we don’t think critically about what it means. In this third episode of our four-part series on critical thinking, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore what critical thinking is and what it isn’t. The post Critical Thinking: What is it? Wha…
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We hear the term “critical thinking” often but may take for granted that we don’t think very critically about what it means. In this second episode of our series on critical thinking, Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the role of expertise. The post Critical Thinking: Expertise appeared first on KUT & KUTX…
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We hear the term “critical thinking” often but may take for granted that we don’t think very critically about what it means. With this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy begin a series on the psychology of critical thinking by talking about what it takes to get started. The post Critical Thinking: The Found…
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Episode 40: Ken Markman - Making The Wonderland Brand
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This week, Frank is joined by his longtime friend and brand strategist virtuoso Ken Markman. From toys and teacups to rabbit holes and race cars, this conversation is a glimpse into the madness of masterful marketing. Keep it under your hat, but Looking Glass Wars fans should listen closely for a secret reveal of Frank’s next big project! Connect w…
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When looking for a good restaurant or trying to figure out what film to watch or book to read, a good critic can be very useful. However, distinguishing between a critic and an influencer can be tricky. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of the critic. The post The Critic a…
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From a very early age, we learn to take cues from our environment as to how we should feel about things; we look to our parents to give us a sense of safety, and we laugh when others laugh. However, in our society today, with everything from laugh tracks to bot-generated likes, assessing the validity of social information can be tough. In this epis…
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When we’re anxious, we have a heightened awareness of negative things in our environment. In contrast, we tend to notice more desirable things when excited. Coupled with the media landscape today, it’s easy to see how emotions can spiral every time you look at your phone. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca …
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We evolved to learn how to trust people, but we didn’t evolve in an environment with the Internet and AI, which means that it can be difficult for us to discern fact from fiction quickly. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about what this means in terms of media and trust. The post Media and Tr…
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Episode 39: Mary Pat Matheson & Atlanta Botanical Garden
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This week, Frank is joined by Mary Pat Matheson, President and CEO of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Back by popular demand, the Garden’s Alice’s Wonderland Returns exhibit is a jam-packed, larger-than-life trip down the rabbit hole. Join Frank and Mary Pat for a trip through the looking glass of frabjous flowers and marvelous Mosaiculture! Connect …
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We’re not great at assessing risk, especially using ratios and percentages, but as Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy ask in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, does it matter? The post Assessing Risk appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.By KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
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Often, when we hear warning reports associated with certain foods or behaviors, we think we understand what is good or bad for us. However, as Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, base rate neglect, we don’t have a clear understanding of what that means. The post Base Rate Neglect appeared fir…
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The Texas Science & Natural History Museum hosted a live taping of Two Guys on Your Head, with the whole Two Guys team, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, to discuss the Psychology of Time. It was a wonderful conversation! In this fourth and final installment of the series, we take questions from the audience and discuss the idea of time r…
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Episode 38: Dr. April Lynn James + Madison Hatta, Sonneteer
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This week, Frank is joined by wellness educator and opera expert Dr. April Lynn James. Her five-step approach to personal wellness, the ALICE Way, is a Wonderland-inspired path to health and joy that you don’t want to miss! Connect with Dr. April: Visit the Website Follow on Instagram Follow on Youtube Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website f…
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The Texas Science & Natural History Museum hosted a live taping of Two Guys on Your Head, with the whole Two Guys team, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, to discuss the Psychology of Time. It was a wonderful conversation, and for the next few episodes, we’re bringing you bits and pieces of various aspects of the psychology of time. The th…
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The Texas Science & Natural History Museum hosted a live taping of Two Guys on Your Head, with the whole Two Guys team, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, to discuss the Psychology of Time. It was a wonderful conversation, and for the next few episodes, we’re bringing you bits and pieces of various aspects of the psychology of time. The se…
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The Texas Science & Natural History Museum hosted a live taping of Two Guys on Your Head, with the whole Two Guys team, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, to discuss the Psychology of Time. It was a wonderful conversation, and for the next few episodes, we’re bringing you bits and pieces of various aspects of the psychology of time. We’ll …
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Episode 37: Joanna Groarke - Wonderland: Curious Nature at the New York Botanical Garden
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This week Frank is joined by Joanna Groarke, the VP of Exhibitions and Programming at the New York Botanical Garden. Their exhibit "Wonderland: Curious Nature" runs through October 27th, 2024, and boasts attractions for everyone. You don't want to miss this tumble down the rabbit hole of fantastical fungi and flowers! Connect with The New York Bota…
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