Why We Do What We Do

• Mini: Predictor of Future Behavior

  Conventional wisdom is often wrong One maxim in particular asserts that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Given that every opportunity to do anything is a learning opportunity, the implication of this saying is that no one ever learns anything. We'll tackle this saying, why people believe it, and what is really going on. Become a supporter on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/witness/201301/the-best-predictor-future-behavior-is-past-behaviorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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• Daylight Saving Time

  We all just endured slogging through yet another ritual of the mysterious tradition of "daylight saving time." This unloved, uniquely bitartisan practice has been excused as energy savings or just fun. You might be surprised at how recent this actually is to be so firmly established throughout all of our society's systems and even across continents. Learn about where daylight saving time comes from and how it affects us psychologically. RecommendationsAbraham: What We Do In The Shadows (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows; TV show)Shane: Wanderlust Creamery (https://wanderlustcreamery.com)Holidays (3/19/2025):Certified Nurses DayClient’s DayInternational Read to Me DayKick Butts DayLet’s Laugh DayNational Automatic Door DayNational Backyard DayNational Chocolate Caramel DayNational Poultry DayNational Stretch Mark DaySwallows Return to San Juan Capistrano DayAct Happy WeekAmerican Chocolate WeekClutter Awareness WeekDown’s Syndrome Awareness WeekEndometriosis Awareness WeekEnglish Tourism WeekInternational Goof Off WeekNational Green WeekSunshine WeekWorld Folktales and Fables WeekLinks and References: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daylight-saving-time-health/#:~:text=A%20brief%20history%20of%20daylight,the%20need%20for%20electric%20lighting.https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/history.htmlhttps://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/daylight_timehttps://www.bts.gov/explore-topics-and-geography/geography/geospatial-portal/history-time-zones-and-daylight-savinghttps://www.colorado.edu/coloradan/2022/11/07/history-daylight-saving-timehttps://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2017/03/world-war-i-and-daylight-savings-time/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160310-the-builder-who-changed-how-the-world-keeps-time https://www.ncsl.org/state-legislatures-news/details/a-bugologist-and-a-golfer-sparked-the-push-for-daylight-saving-time#:~:text=George%20Hudson%20wanted%20more%20sunshine,fall%20time%20skirmishes%20ever%20since. https://www.timeanddate.com/time/europe/daylight-saving-history.html https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/03/15/the-us-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-in-the-70s-people-hated-it/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/657584/half-daylight-saving-time-sunsetted.aspx https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167268114000821?via%3Dihub https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/daylight-saving-time-fall-back-origin-story-farmers-energy-conservation/#:~:text=But%20the%20farmers%20didn't,Farm%20Operations%20Manager%20Jay%20Mofenson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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• Mini: Brain Freeze

  Do you impulsively consume smoothies, slushies, or ice cream at a speed that gives you a cold headache? We do. We were wondering what is going on with sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia (brain freeze). We explain why this happens and what you can do about it. Go forth and eat cold stuff to your heart's content!Get ad-free content and bonus materials when you support us on patreon! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21478-brain-freezehttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244458Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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• Nostalgia: Imposter Syndrome

  We originally published this episode February 26, 2020. Today we revisit with some updated research. Listen in to brush up on your imposter syndrome knowledge with some fresh insights into what we have learned in the last five years. RecommendationsAbraham: Meati (https://www.meati.com/)Shane: Grave Conversations with Dave Dastmalchian (https://www.instagram.com/graveconversationsshow/?hl=en)Holidays (3/12/2025):Aztec New YearGirl Scouts DayNational Alfred Hitchcock DayNational Baked Scallops DayNational Working Mom’s DayPlant a Flower DayRegistered Dietitian DayWorld Glaucoma DayBrain Awareness WeekEndometriosis Awareness WeekNational Bubble Gum WeekNational Green WeekNational Older Workers Employment WeekNational Science & Engineering WeekNational Sleep Awareness WeekLinks and References: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58940a9eb3db2ba58e28231f/t/62e83bbc5f6cdd7ea8b86300/1659386812743/Stop+Telling+Women+They+Have+Imposter+Syndrome.pdfhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10398562211036121https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40136-023-00456-3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/https://www.mentalhealthjournal.org/articles/commentary-prevalence-predictors-and-treatment-of-imposter-syndrome-a-systematic-review.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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• Mini: Amuse-Bouche

  A mini episode seems like th perfect venue for this mini food. This is a very elite/priviliged way to think about food as it is supposed to relate to food themes and presentation styles. We'll talk a little about its history, what it is, and why we do it. Support us on Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/kitchen-language-what-is-amuse-bouche#:~:text=The%20Science%20Behind%20It,nuggets%20packed%20with%20umami%20goodness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

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