Is the EU Democratic? Does Your Vote Matter?
AdultsHumanPoliticsWorldSocietyJusticeBeing a citizen of the European Union means that many aspects of our lives are regulated by a weird entity. It feels like a huge bureaucracy is making decisions over our heads. How democratic is the EU really and does your vote actually affect anything?
My Video Went Viral. Here's Why
AdultsCultureData ScienceHumanSocial MediaInternet CultureMy hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
AdultsCultureHumanPsychologyMental HealthThe Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.
The real reason conspiracy theories work
AdultsHistoryHumanPsychologySocietyHere's why we've evolved to fall for conspiracy theories.
The Secrets of Extreme Breath Holding
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanPsychologyHumans can hold our breath longer than we think by taking advantage of our body’s innate survival instincts - and then ignoring them.
What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?
AdultsHumanPsychologyRelationshipsMental HealthHealthSocial Anxiety Disorder is real. What happens when you have it?
People are Manipulating You on Facebook
AdultsHumanPsychologyTechnologySocial MediaCultureThank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.
Primitive Technology: Grass thatch, Mud hut
AdultsCreativityHumanNatureArchitectureDIYPrimitive Technology: Grass thatch, Mud hut - Creating a grass thatch, mud hut from scratch.