Something You Should Know Why You Wear Your Hair That Way & The Surprising Science of Human Stupidity
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Sep 4, 2025 Rachel Gibson, a hair historian with a passion for styles through the ages, discusses the cultural importance of hair and why certain trends, like the mullet and the pompadour, stand out. She dives into how hairstyles serve as powerful forms of self-expression and reflect societal values. Cezary Pietrasik, an AI expert and author, analyzes human folly, exploring why individuals and organizations make illogical decisions. Together, they unravel the complexities of identity through hair and challenge our understanding of intelligence and behavior in today's world.
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Hidden Cameras In Rentals Are Common
- Hosts sometimes keep undisclosed indoor cameras in short-term rentals despite platform bans.
- 47% of surveyed renters found cameras and 35% of hosts admit to indoor surveillance post-ban.
Hair Styling Is An Ancient Practice
- People have been altering hair for millennia for reasons beyond vanity like religion and status.
- Early recipes show concerns like covering gray hair and preventing balding persist today.
Hair Length Signals Health And Status
- Long hair historically signals health and reproductive fitness across genders.
- Short male hairstyles became normative after social shifts like Francis Russell rejecting powdered wigs.
