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.
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Miscommunication Is Constant
Miscommunication happens constantly because we assume our meaning is understood.
Most conversations require asking for clarification roughly every 90 seconds.
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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.
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This book explores the common pitfalls in human communication and offers practical strategies for improving understanding. It delves into the psychological and linguistic factors that contribute to miscommunication, such as the curse of knowledge, ambiguous language, and differing perspectives. Kreuz provides real-world examples and research-backed insights to help readers become more effective communicators. The book emphasizes the importance of considering the other person's point of view, clarifying intentions, and being aware of the limitations of language. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to navigate complex conversations and build stronger relationships through clearer, more meaningful communication.
To Die For
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Why do people seem to get sick when (or just after) they fly? Many believe it is the recirculated air on the plane that everyone is breathing. That is probably not the reason. This episode starts by explaining what the real culprit is and how to protect yourself. https://www.rd.com/article/recirculated-air-on-airplanes/
It is amazing how often we miscommunicate with other people. It happens when we speak, or send a text or email, on the phone – it happens all the time. The trouble is that what we think we are saying is not necessarily what people are hearing. And that causes problems. Here to explain how this typically happens and how to prevent miscommunication is Roger Kreuz, an associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Memphis and a professor in the university’s psychology department. He is also author of the book Failure to Communicate: Why We Misunderstand What We Hear, Read, and See (https://amzn.to/44lnHaE)
You probably don’t think much about the chemicals in your clothes, but they are there. They are applied to clothes to make them anti-wrinkle, anti-odor, stain resistant and a bunch of other reasons. The problem is that those chemicals aren’t all that effective and they can be harmful. Joining me to explain why you haven’t heard much about this and why you need to know it is Alden Wicker. She is an award-winning journalist and author of the book To Dye For How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick (https://amzn.to/3pt4Vzj).
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