Health and Psychology
Human body and mind: medicine, mental health, neuroscience, ADHD, and everyday psychology.
#436: The Myth of Instinctual Parenting
You need a license to drive, but not to bring home a baby. Herman and Corn discuss the critical need for subsidized parenting education.
#435: Sculpting Sound: The Science of Attenuation for ADHD
Explore the science of auditory filtering and the latest tech tools helping people with ADHD and hyperacusis navigate a noisy world.
#433: Will AI Win the Red Queen’s Race Against Superbugs?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#428: How to Read the Air: Decoding AQI, PM, and Ozone
From orange skies to microscopic particles, learn what’s actually in the air and how to protect your health using the Air Quality Index.
#427: How to Read Your Air Quality Monitor
Are your air quality numbers actually dangerous? Learn how to decode PM2.5, VOCs, and how to size the perfect HEPA filter for your home.
#426: The Dew Point in Your Walls
Is your home a petri dish? Learn how to spot hidden mold, why bleach might be failing you, and how to stop "spore cannons" in their tracks.
#422: The Tactile Revolution: Why Keyboards Outlast Voice AI
Discover why mechanical keyboards are dominating the 2026 tech landscape, from mission-critical military use to the ultimate coding experience.
#407: Why Your Elevator Feels Unsafe but Isn't
Ever wonder why rickety old elevators stay upright? Explore the engineering behind safety inspections and the hidden power of modern lift tech.
#400: Rebooting the Brain: The Science of ECT and TMS
Explore the science of "rebooting" the brain as Herman and Corn dive into ECT, TMS, and the future of treating severe depression.
#399: Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
#398: When Your Landlord Ignores the Law
Is your home making you sick? Herman and Corn dive into the legal and health realities of dealing with severe mold and negligent landlords.
#396: From Prozac to Plasticity: The New Science of Depression
Herman and Corn explore why we’re moving past SSRIs toward neuroplasticity, ketamine, and the gut-brain axis to treat depression.
#395: Brain on Fire: The Science of the Kindling Effect
Why does alcohol withdrawal get more dangerous every time? Explore the "kindling effect" and how the brain learns to become hyper-excitable.
#393: The Bloating Glitch: Why Your Stomach Has a Mind of Its Own
Think your bloating is just gas? It might be a "software glitch" in your gut. Discover how to retrain your brain to stop abdominal distension.
#392: When Water Hurts: The Paradox of Post-Surgery Hydration
Why does a simple glass of water cause intense pain after surgery? Discover the science of the "post-gallbladder bloat" and how to fix it.
#391: The Surprising Math of Printing for a Digital Detox
Is paper greener than digital? Discover how to satisfy your long-read cravings without the environmental guilt.
#389: Minimizing the Blast Radius: Why Your Smart Home Needs Distributed Hardware
When a single home server fails, the whole house goes dark. Learn how to shrink your "blast radius" by moving to a distributed hardware grid.
#386: Beyond Blue Light: The Real Science of Display Eye Strain
Is blue light the real enemy? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of eye strain, PWM flicker, and the dream of the e-ink desktop monitor.
#377: Why the World Feels Too Loud: ADHD and Sensory Processing
Ever feel like the world is turned up to eleven? Explore the link between ADHD and sensory processing disorder with Herman and Corn.
#373: The 22-Year-Olds Briefed Hours Before War
How do you prepare a 22-year-old for the world's most complex missions? Explore the intersection of youth, stealth tech, and high-stakes warfare.