In this audiobook mixtape, the host introduces a curated collection of book recommendations from ologists. Topics covered include the history and science of invisibility, mental conditioning for success, the joy of making and creating, the importance of bat houses, protecting the earth and fighting the climate crisis, the significance of food acquisition, and gift ideas and book recommendations.
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Loss of natural roosts has led to a decline in bat populations, but building bat houses can provide accommodations and help bats recover.
The neurocognitive theory of dreaming suggests that dreaming is a form of spontaneous internally generated thought similar to daydreaming and mind wandering, rooted in the principles that govern waking memory.
Food shaming and culinary policing should be avoided, as everyone has the right to obtain food in ways that work best for them, respecting diverse cultural histories and sustainable practices.
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The importance of providing bat houses to help bat populations recover
Loss of natural roosts has led to a decline in bat populations. Bat houses can provide accommodations and help bats recover. By attracting bats, you can benefit from safe pest control and enjoy unique entertainment and educational opportunities. Building bat houses is relatively simple and can increase the odds of attracting bats. Multiple single chamber houses and incorporating varied options can improve success rates. DIY projects can help destitute bats and contribute to their recovery.
The neurocognitive theory of dreaming and its basis in neuroimaging and lesion studies
The neurocognitive theory of dreaming is a synthesis of neuroimaging and lesion studies that explains dream content. It suggests that dreaming is a form of spontaneous internally generated thought similar to daydreaming and mind wandering, but more intense. Dreaming is not associated with clear right or wrong answers, but rather with internally exploring different scenarios. Dreams reflect the enhanced self-system, sociality, and waking imagination. The theory also suggests that dreaming has no adaptive evolutionary function and is a byproduct of the selection for waking imagination.
The satisfaction of making something yourself and the value of DIY in relation to math
Making something yourself can be satisfying, whether it's homemade food, music, clothes, or mathematical truths. Math can be seen as an act of self-sufficiency in the world of ideas, akin to making truth oneself. The neurocognitive theory of dreaming suggests that dreaming shares common features with waking memory and is rooted in the same principles that govern waking memory. Math lovers who appreciate subtlety and nuance in life, and math-phobic individuals who dislike clear right and wrong answers, share similar attitudes toward math, but their attitudes are often met with different reactions.
Food shaming, cultural difference, and the importance of understanding diverse food practices
Food shaming and culinary policing are often based on notions of wholesomeness and healthiness. However, it's important to recognize that there are a variety of ways people obtain food, including shopping at budget outlets. The accessibility and feasibility of farmers markets may vary for different individuals. Privileges and cultural history play a significant role in food practices. It is important to respect and acknowledge diverse cultural histories, heritages, and sustainable practices related to food. Everyone has the right to obtain food in ways that work best for them, even if they might differ from conventional notions of acceptability.
Dollar stores attract diverse customer base
Dollar stores are now frequented by customers with incomes over $70,000. These stores appeal to customers looking for convenience and quick shopping trips, especially for individuals with busy schedules or families.
The fascinating world of garbage and its stories
Garbage dumps hold countless stories of people's lives, whether lived well or in desperation. Archaeologists study contemporary household waste to gain insights into past civilizations. The discarded objects we leave behind carry traces of their former owners, reflecting the complexities of human existence.
You like Ologists. Ologists write books. You like books, so let’s dive into a new, curated sampler platter from your favorite guests’ books.. Fill your ears with dark carnivals, boney catacombs, Rocky Mountain bears and wolves, flies you should love, maggots that make you beautiful, fungus that might be evil, why you should not care what other people eat, queer dolphins, invisible moose, monkey facts, fitness/mental health tips, and how to save money at the salon. Let this melange of literary snippets serve as a refresher of favorite episodes, a teaser for ones you haven’t heard, or just a gentle nudge toward a bookshop. (Or the link below to buy online.)