When we see something, like a chair, we are not only seeing the chair but our brains are also making calculations as to what that chair can afford us; give us a place to sit perhaps. It turns out that we are making those types of calculations all the time. In fact, the relationships change as we learn new skills, develop keen insights, or just grow up. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about perception and affordance The post Perception and Affordan...
Nov 14, 2020•8 min
We might consider pessimism to be a negative attribute, but it turns out that sometimes pessimism can give us the energy we need we need in order to help us to accomplish our goals. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about defensive pessimism. The post Defensive Pessimism appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Nov 08, 2020•9 min
The ups and downs of rewards that praise participation in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke. The post Rewarding Mediocrity (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Nov 06, 2020•8 min
Failure is a word that carries a lot of baggage, arousing emotional responses that we’d usually rather avoid. But what about success? Why does the thought of success conjure images and feelings of comfort and satisfaction? This week, Two Guys on Your Head ‘s Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke examine how the heights of success and the “training wheels” of failure impact our everyday lives. The post Failure (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 25, 2020•8 min
The stalwart engineer for Two Guys on Your Head , David Alvarez is throwing in the towel and turning his attention to the finer things in life. David has worked at KUT since 1982 and has been the engineer for Two Guys since our first recording back in 2013. In this edition of the show Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke , and Rebecca McInroy talk with David about the role of the engineer and about what he’ll miss about his time at KUT. Happy retirement David! We’ll miss you! The post David Alvarez Ret...
Oct 16, 2020•8 min
And they lived happily ever after, isn’t just a cliched ending, it’s psychologically destructive. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the myth of happiness. The post The Myth of Happiness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 09, 2020•8 min
We create stories for many reasons. Stories help us remember things, stories add meaning to our lives, and stories also create hierarchies of value–that much of the time hide more than they reveal about the past. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of the storyline. The post The Storyline appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 03, 2020•8 min
Writer’s block! That phrase might induce panic and a recollection of a familiar experience. It’s a very common phenomenon. So what is it? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain the ins and outs of how and why we sometimes get stuck – and what we can do to help ourselves in those difficult situations. Audio Player The post Writer’s Block (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 03, 2020•8 min
A lot of us may be working from home right now, which means that we don’t have to wear a suit to an office. But as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke point out in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , we may still want to consider our attire when jumping on a Zoom call. The post Dressing For Zoom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 23, 2020•9 min
The changing of seasons can bring with it mixed emotions depending on what is going on in our lives. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of seasonal change. The post Seasonal Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 12, 2020•8 min
It’s true investing is not for the faint of heart, but have you ever wondered why? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of investing. The post Investment appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 04, 2020•8 min
There is an observation in psychology that looks at how people behave when they have not lived up to the expectations they set for themselves; the “What The Hell Effect.” In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman , and Dr. Bob Duke talk about, not only what it is, but why it is. The post The What The Hell Effect (Re-Broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 28, 2020•8 min
When times are tough and uncertain it can be a welcome oasis to read a book or watch a movie; especially with a friend or family member. Being able to imagine that things could be different is one unique thing about being human, and sharing these realities with others has a special significance. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss creating a shared reality. The post Creating A Shared Reality appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 24, 2020•8 min
Our brains really cannot comprehend the hundreds of thousands, even millions, of people who have access to what we post on social media. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how and why posting on social media is the “high-tech version of picking your nose at a stoplight.” The post Social Media and The Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 15, 2020•8 min
Even during a global pandemic and civil rights movement, much of our experience is that of the day-to-day. However, when we look back on things how will we remember this moment? On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the role that history plays in how we remember our experiences. The post History, Experience, and Memory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 07, 2020•9 min
Hypochondrias is a condition where a person worries excessively and unduly about having a serious illness. It can be debilitating and require treatment from a psychologist. But oftentimes we refer to people who think they might be sick as having hypochondria because it is a way to dismiss their concern or say, “ you always just think you are sick. ” In this case, it’s important to recognize how and why we are interpreting our body’s signals in a negative way. In this edition of Two Guys on Your ...
Aug 04, 2020•8 min
We have all experienced walking into a room and noticing right away the giant elephant in the conversation that no one wants to talk about. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss why it’s important to address the proverbial elephant in the room, and they offer some advice on how to it. The post Elephant in The Room appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Aug 04, 2020•8 min
Some stories just work. They are pleasurable to listen to and to tell. But why is that? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain the psychology behind what makes a good children’s story. The post Children’s Stories appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 17, 2020•8 min
It can be hard to think in terms of the long game when there is so much that needs our attention in the moment. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss strategies for focusing in the short-term to make informed decisions that will affect the future. The post Short-Term Focus For Long-Term Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 16, 2020•8 min
There is a certain amount of trust build into systems that work well, but when times are uncertain and tensions are running high what we trust can change. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of trust and cooperation. The post Trust and Cooperation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 16, 2020•8 min
If you’re in a leadership position you know you have to make some difficult decisions. Some of those decisions might put you in the doghouse for a while, but if you are motivated by the good of the group as opposed to the need to be liked, things tend to work out better. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of leadership and being liked. The post Leadership and Being Liked (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- P...
Jun 25, 2020•8 min
We naturally categorize everything, it’s what we do as human beings. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , how we categorize-especially when it comes to how we categorize ourselves-can change our perspective quite dramatically. The post Categorization and Perspective appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 25, 2020•9 min
Demonstrations for Black Lives Matter over the past few weeks have already led to changes in policy and in society, yet as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , keeping up momentum for reform after the protests can be challenging. The post Protest and Change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 12, 2020•8 min
The way our physical bodies feel affects how our minds process and understand what’s going on around us. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about illness and identity. The post Illness and Identity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 05, 2020•8 min
When it comes to video conferencing and meeting online the dynamics of our social interactions are a lot different than when we are meeting face to face. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke , talk about social distancing and spontaneity. The post Social Distancing and Spontainaity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 29, 2020•8 min
Covid-19 has made us rethink a lot especially when it comes to our social lives, our work lives, and our family lives. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke , talk about identity and adapting to a changing environment. The post Place, Identity, and New Social Norms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 29, 2020•8 min
A traumatic event, like the loss of a loved one, disrupts the continuity of the narrative of our lives. It’s a terribly stressful and disturbing experience to carry the burden of a loss that incites the grief reaction. Some losses are so huge in our lives that they just don’t make sense. They seem like they’ll never make sense. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, we’ll listen back to a show that first aired in 2014 on the psychology of grief and loss...
May 29, 2020•8 min
We may think that decision making is a process that we undertake in the same way no matter what the choices are that we have to make, but in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how our brains work differently when both choices have negative consequences. The post Avoidance Avoidance Conflict appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 09, 2020
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of moral injury. The post Moral Injury appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 02, 2020•8 min
When large groups of people believe something has happened that has not actually happened it is referred to as The Mandela Effect . In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head , Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how this happens from a psychological perspective. The post The Mandela Effect appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Apr 25, 2020•8 min
