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Feb 15, 2023 • 5min

What is the Dunning Kruger effect, the phenomenon that causes overconfidence?

Charles Darwin once wrote that “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge”, and real-life situations which reflect that are all too common. To cite just one prominent example, in January 1995, American men MacArthur Wheeler and Clifton Earl Johnson were arrested after carrying out coordinated bank robberies in the state of Pennsylvania.Incredibly, they didn’t bother wearing masks, as they believed that rubbing lemon juice on their faces would make them invisible to security cameras. Actually no, but bear with me; I’m getting there. The case got a lot of media coverage, and piqued the curiosity of social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger at Cornell University. They wanted to know how on earth someone could be so damn sure of themselves while believing something completely stupid.Where does this effect come from? Is that what the Dunning and Kruger effect is then? What are the consequences of the Dunning Kruger effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?Why is going to the cinema so romantic?What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 15, 2023 • 4min

Why does time go by faster with age?

Do you remember how as a kid, it would always seem like an eternity waiting for Christmas or your birthday to come around? But having reached adulthood, it seems like the years just fly by. It’s a funny thing, but as we get older, time simply seems to go by quicker. Of course in reality the passage of time doesn’t change at all. But it’s been established that our perception of time passing is altered as we age. In recent years, American mechanical engineering professor Adrian Bejan came up with a new theory on the subject, which was published in the European Review journal in March 2019. He suggested that as we grow older our brain’s cognitive abilities wane.What research has been done into that phenomenon? Are there any other theories out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?Why is going to the cinema so romantic?What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2023 • 4min

Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

Gary Chapman is the author of The Five Love Languages, a book first published in 1992 that outlines how people express and experience love. He argues that romantic miscommunications come about due to people expressing love to one another using different “languages”, and therefore struggle to understand one another. But, if you understand your own love language, you can ask for what you need and be in tune to the needs of your partner. According to Chapman, the different ways people can communicate their love is through;  acts of service, gift-giving, physical touch, quality time, and words of affirmation. What are the 5 languages? Is there any science behind love languages? How does knowing the love languages help relationships? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why is going to the cinema so romantic?What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?How often should I wash my hair?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2023 • 5min

[VALENTINE'S DAY] What is Valentine's Day?

This annual celebration of love and passion needs no introduction. Among those who partake in Valentine's Day, you’ve got those who go all out every year, never failing to honour the occasion and make sure everyone knows about it. Then there are others who prefer a quiet romantic night in with their partner.At the other end of the scale, some people sulk instead, telling anyone who’ll listen just how pointless or old-fashioned the whole thing is. In modern times, Valentine’s Day is certainly a highly commercialised holiday, but believe it or not, its origins go back nearly 2000 years and are influenced by Pagan and Christian rituals.So who is this Saint Valentine anyway? Wait a minute, he was executed and now he's celebrated? How did the Valentine's Day traditions evolve from then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why is going to the cinema so romantic?What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?How often should I wash my hair?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2023 • 4min

Why is going to the cinema so romantic?

As date night options go, the cinema is a timeless classic which can be both fun and romantic. Even in the age of “Netflix and chill”, there’s an appeal to the immersive experience you can only get watching a film on the big screen. So if you’re wondering what to do this Valentine’s Day, why not book a cinema visit?You may not be having a conversation, but you can interpret body language. If it’s a first date, and they’re on their phone all the time, that might be off putting. If your date is comfortable enough to hold your hand or let you put your arm around their shoulder without it being awkward, that’s a good sign. Of course, don’t be pushy or intrusive. Make sure you ask your date for consent before trying any kind of physical intimacy.How can you have a good date when you’re not even talking to one another during the film? Any tips for a great cinema date? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How often should I wash my hair?Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2023 • 5min

What is prowling, yet another toxic dating trend?

“You’re hot and you’re cold, you're yes then you're no, you're in then you're out, you're up then you're down.”  So goes Katy Perry’s hit single Hot n Cold back in 2008, talking about a romantic relationship which is unstable due to one of the partner’s mood swings.Maybe you yourself have been with someone like that in the past. They would shower you with attention one day, only to ghost you the next. There’s actually a term in the dating world for that kind of person: a prowler! Another perfect example from fiction is the character of Jasper in Nancy Meyers’ Christmas film The Holiday, played by Rufus Sewell. Check it out if you haven’t seen it!Don’t predators “prowl” in the wild? What negative effects can prowling have? How can I protect myself from a prowler? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How often should I wash my hair?Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2023 • 4min

[VALENTINE'S DAY] What is Galentine's Day?

Do You Really Know talks about love for Valentine's Day on February 14th! To understand everything about love relationships and current dating methods, we decipher together the new concepts that make love today.With Valentine's Day less than a week away. But even though it's a highly commercialized tradition, many of you may find this holiday ridiculous, for a variety of reasons. For example, why should love only be celebrated within a couple? True friendships can be just as strong, so why shouldn’t we celebrate them in a similar way? Well, the creators of Galentine’s Day certainly think women can and should do so!Who came up with the idea? And what exactly happens at a Galentine's Day party? Has Galentine's Day crossed the borders of pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How often should I wash my hair?Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 11, 2023 • 4min

What are the secrets to a long lasting relationship?

Do You Really Know talks about love for Valentine's Day on February 14th! To understand everything about love relationships and current dating methods, we decipher together the new concepts that make love today.According to the Daily Mail, the “seven year itch” in relationships is now a thing of the past. The average relationship length is just two years and nine months, according to a UK survey from 2014. Since the late 20th century, long-lasting relationships have tended to be the exception rather than the norm. It’s a trend that has fascinated researchers, with many carrying out studies in search of the secrets behind a lasting relationship. What can we learn from those studies then? What about physical signs of affection? What factors are giveaways that a relationship won’t last then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How often should I wash my hair?Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2023 • 4min

Do aphrodisiacs really work?

Do You Really Know talks about love for Valentine's Day on February 14th! To understand everything about love relationships and current dating methods, we decipher together the new concepts that make love today.You’ve no doubt heard that certain foods can increase desire, or even improve sexual performance. Oysters, ginger, chocolate and strawberries are just a few examples of foods that supposedly have that magical effect. They’re labelled aphrodisiacs, a word which comes from the name of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. There are very few scientific studies out there to back that belief up. In people who have blood circulation issues, some foods can have the same effect as Viagra, which relaxes the blood vessels and thereby improves blood flow to the genitals.Can food really have an impact on our level of sexual desire? What about alcohol? So why do people keep talking about aphrodisiacs if they don’t really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is Calimero syndrome?What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?How often should I wash my hair?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2023 • 4min

How can I move house stress-free?

Moving house can be very stressful so here are some tips and advice to make it go as smoothly as possible. Moving house is also a great opportunity to declutter. It’s time to see what sparks joy in the words of Marie Kondo.Take some time to go through your belongings and decide what you need, use and want. There is no point in packing and moving a lot of things, especially if you plan to move them yourself,  that you end up getting rid of as soon as you unpack. Consider donating things that are in good condition to charity or putting them up on a freecycle app or even selling them. What can I do before the move? How can I make the big day go smoothly? What else can I do to make it go well? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is Calimero syndrome?What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?How often should I wash my hair?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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