

Why People Misunderstand You & The Fashion Health Crisis - SYSK Choice
10 snips Jul 5, 2025
Alden Wicker, an award-winning journalist and author of 'To Die For', dives into the hidden dangers of toxic chemicals in clothing and their impact on health. She highlights how common treatments in fashion could be making us sick. Joining her is Roger Kreuz, a psychology professor and author of 'Failure to Communicate', who explores the nuances of miscommunication in our digital age. They discuss how tone and context can alter messages and even lead to misunderstandings in everyday conversations.
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Airplane Air Usually Safe
- Airplanes circulate both fresh and filtered recycled air during flights.
- Sickness after flying often comes from touching contaminated surfaces, not the air itself.
Miscommunication Is Constant
- Miscommunication happens constantly because we assume our meaning is understood.
- Most conversations require asking for clarification roughly every 90 seconds.
Overestimating Others' Understanding
- A study showed people tapping rhythms of songs thought others would identify them easily.
- In reality, listeners guessed correctly only 2.5% of the time, showing we overestimate others' understanding.