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  • The Psychology of Pain

    The Psychology of Pain
    2025/08/20
    Pain can be conceptualized physiologically, neurologically, and behaviorally. We review the physiological and neurological components of pain, and then spend considerable time considering the behavioral aspects of pain. It's a subject that seems straight forward on the surface, but has a surprising amount of complexity, nuance, and disagreement. It might seem nice to not be able to feel pain, but this is actually very dangerous. Also, so plants feel pain?RecommendationsAbraham: Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/mr-monks-last-case-a-monk-movie)Shane: Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care by Kelly Hays and Mariame Kaba (https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1922-let-this-radicalize-you)Holidays (8/20/2025):International Day of Medical TransportersLemonade DayNational Chocolate Pecan Pie DayNational Medical Dosimetrist DayNational Radio DayVirtual Worlds DayWorld Mosquito DayDrive Sober or Get Pulled OverMinority Enterprise Development WeekNational Aviation WeekLinks and References: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/pain5.htmhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3690315/American Pain Society. "Pain: Current Understanding of Assessment, Management, and Treatments."http://www.ampainsoc.org/ce/enduring.htmBesson, JM. "The Neurobiology of Pain." Lancet 353: 1610-1615, 1999.http://www.ub.uio.no/umn/farm/pbl/artikler/Neurobiology%20of%20pain.pdfFine P, Portenoy RK. "Opioid Analgesia." McGraw Hill, 2004Hamilton, PS. "Michigan: Pain and Symptom Management."http://www.criticalcareceu.com/courses/151/index_ccare.htmlHudspith, MJ et al. "Physiology of Pain."http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/e-books/pdf/1198.pdfJackson, M. "Pain and Its Mysteries." Adapted from "Pain the Fifth Vital Sign," 2002.http://fleen.psych.udel.edu/articles/AEP04.3.12.PDFKoman, K. "The Science of Hurt." Harvard Magazine, Nov.-Dec. 2005.http://www.harvardmagazine.com/on-line/110523.htmlKrames, E. "The Neurobiology of Pain."http://pacpain.com/docs/PPTC_Neurobiology-painforweb.pdfMassage & Bodywork Magazine. "Making Sense of Back Pain Part One."http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/JuneJuly2006/backpain.htmlMassage & Bodywork Magazine. "Making Sense of Back Pain Part Two."http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/AugSep2006/backpain.htmlMassage & Bodywork Magazine. "The Pain Game Part One."http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/JuneJuly2006/paingame.htmlMassage & Bodywork Magazine. "The Pain Game Part Two."http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/AugSep2006/paingame.htmlMcMahon, S and D Bennett. "Pain Mechanisms, Nature Reviews Neuroscience" poster.http://www.nature.com/nrn/posters/pain/nrn_pain_poster.pdfNat. Acad. Sciences Colloquium. "The Neurobiology of Pain." National Academies Press, 1999.http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309065488NCI: Pain Control. "A Guide for People with Cancer and Their Families."http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/paincontrol/page1"Neuroscience for Kids: Pain"http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/pain.htmlNIDCR/NIH, Converging Pathways of Pain Research at NIDCR.http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/pain/index.htmlPace, MC et al. "Neurobiology of Pain." J Cell Physiol 209: 8-12, 2006.http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/112641486/PDFSTARTPayne, R. "Cancer Pain: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology."Cancer 63: 2266-2274, 1989.http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/112673169/PDFSTARTPurves, D et al, "Neuroscience Chapter 10: Pain."http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=neurosci.chapter.675#topSociety for Neuroscience. http://www.sfn.org/Brain Facts. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainFactsNociceptors and Pain. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_nociceptorsGender and Pain. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_Gender_and_PainNeuropathic Pain. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_neuropathicKilling Cells to Kill Pain. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_killingCellsToKillPain Cannabinoids and Pain. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?New Targets for Pain Relief. http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_painReliefSpine-health.com. "Modern Theories of Chronic Pain."http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/pain/chronic_pain_theories/chronic_pain_theory01.htmlStopPain.org. "Introduction to Chronic Pain."http://www.healingchronicpain.org/content/introduction/default.aspZichtermann, A. "Opioid Pharmacology and Considerations in Pain Management." US Pharmacisthttp://www.uspharmacist.com/index.asp?page=ce/105473/default.htmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Mini: Magic Eye

    Mini: Magic Eye
    2025/08/18
    Autostereograms, better known as "Magic Eye" puzzles, are a unique 2D art in which repeated images create a 3D image, but you have to focus your eyes in just the right way to see it. We explain the history of this illusion, how it works, and how to see it. Futher, we explain why you see it as either 3D or inverted. Do you see the illusion?

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    Links and References:
    1. https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/puzzles/eye-puzzles.htm?s1sid=4smf3pkhna4lnqzen1jh9sb0&srch_tag=dp5hyoro5ijjte5xvqeo4asj5xls3paw
    2. https://www.clarkeeye.com/the-science-behind-magic-eye-illusions#:~:text=A%20Magic%20Eye%20image%20starts,brain%20perceives%20the%20hidden%20picture.*


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    19 分
  • Punk Rock Legacy

    Punk Rock Legacy
    2025/08/13
    Large musical movements are large cultural movements. Rap, rock, country, and other genres often galvanized or reflected social changes and values. Punk rock is a particularly iconoclast movement with an interesting history. We discuss the history of punk music as a genre of music and to an extent as a category of social behaviors. Even if you don't necessarily like punk, you may enjoy music that inspired it or was inspired by it. Let us know your favorite punk music and stories. Rock the casbah.

    Shane's punk playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Sb9ZSv9cd9VYRa3bX1oV9?si=tobbOaJcTnKHbYjw_hFspA

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: “The Frugal Wizards Handbook For Surviving Medieval England” by Brandon Sanderson (https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/the-frugal-wizards-premium-hardcover)
    • Shane: Sigur Ros - Takk…(https://open.spotify.com/album/12tw1A9HmwE3MHvPfHhdoP?si=F5nKhJhCSCuv3Jd19jPtag)
    Holidays (8/13/2025):
    • International Lefthander’s Day
    • National Prosecco Day
    • World Calligraphy Day
    • Feeding Pets of the Homeless Week
    • National Chef’s Appreciation Week
    • National Resurrect Romance Week
    • National Scrabble Week
    • National Smile Week
    • Safe + Sound Week
    Links and References:
    1. https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/history-punk-music
    2. https://timeline.carnegiehall.org/genres/punk-alt-rock
    3. https://www.britannica.com/art/punk
    4. https://www.rareformaudio.com/blog/birth-of-punk-rock
    5. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/punk-rock-music-guide
    6. https://dspace.cuni.cz/handle/20.500.11956/43078
    7. https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/phc3.12145
    8. https://blogs.bl.uk/english-and-drama/2016/08/from-shakespeare-to-rock-music-the-history-of-the-word-punk.html
    9. https://www.joeflipmusic.com/blog/blues-rock-and-roll-and-its-musical-evolution
    10. Shane's brain


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    1 時間 19 分
  • Mini: What is a Repertoire?

    Mini: What is a Repertoire?
    2025/08/11
    We often talk about what students can do by referring to their repertoire. But what does it mean to refer to their repertoire? A lot of philosohpy in one little mini episode!

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    Links and References:
    1. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. New York, NY: The Free Press.
    2. Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Cambridge, MA: Prentice Hall.
    3. Skinner, B. F. (1974). About Behaviorism. New York, NY: Vintage Press.
    4. Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.


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    17 分
  • Nostalgia: Board Games

    Nostalgia: Board Games
    2025/08/06
    Has it been so long? Abraham discusses his favorite discussion topic: Board games! Also ,there's been new research since that that further supports that board games are beneficial for cognitive and brain health. Prepare for fun, fun, fun, FUN.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://movies.disney.com/the-fantastic-four-first-steps)
    • Shane: Happy Gilmore 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31868189/)
    Holidays (8/6/2025):
    • Balloons to Heaven Day
    • Corporate Baby Name Day
    • Farmworker Appreciation Day
    • Hiroshima Day
    • National Fresh Breath Day
    • National Gossip Day
    • National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day
    • National Root Beer Float Day
    • Wiggle Your Toes Day
    • Exercise with your Child Week
    • Gallop International Tribal Indian Powwow
    • International Assistance Dog Week
    • International Clown Week
    • International Lace Week
    • Weird Contest Week
    • National Dog Month
    • National Hair Loss Awareness Month
    • National Brownies at Brunch Month
    • Black Business Month
    • National Immunization Awareness Month
    Links and References:
    1. https://bransonboardgamecafe.com/the-science-of-why-we-love-board-games/
    2. https://medium.com/@cook.benjamin/the-psychology-of-board-games-why-we-love-to-play-a2ca695069e1
    3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969698921000722
    4. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202412/word-puzzles-and-board-games-boost-brain-health




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    1 時間 49 分
  • Mini: Restless Leg Syndrome

    Mini: Restless Leg Syndrome
    2025/08/04
    Do you ever feel an nearly uncontrollable urge to move your legs? If you do, you probably still don't have RLS, but it may be worth getting tested for a diagnosis. Please don't self-diagnose just because we talked about it. Restless Leg Syndome is mostly what it sounds like: A powerful urge to move your legs or get up and move around. Rather than just sitting for too long, this usually has a specific etiology and some specific treatments and tends to affect people's sleep. We'll explain the psychology involved here as well.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168
    2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9497-restless-legs-syndrome
    3. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/restless-legs-syndrome
    4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377174
    5. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/restless-legs-syndrome-rls


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    16 分
  • The Paraphilia Episode

    The Paraphilia Episode
    2025/07/30
    SEX! Now that we have your attention, this episode reviews some of the paraphilias that exist. More importantly, we try to understand with a compassionate and critical lens. Some paraphilias are simply different than what might be considered "normal" sexual behavior, but in which no one is hurt, or exploited, and everything is consensual. However, there are paraphilias that include lack of consent, expoitation, or harm. There is no black and white way to classify this, so we need nuance and critical thinking. RecommendationsAbraham: Jurassic World: Rebirth (https://www.jurassicworld.com/)Shane: BK Adventure Tours (https://www.bkadventure.com/)Holidays (7/30/2025):Father In Law DayHealth Care Now! Medicare’s BirthdayInternational Day of FriendshipNational Cheesecake DayNational Chicken and Waffles DayNational Support Public Education DayNational Whistleblowers Appreciation DayPaperback Book DayShare a Hug DayWorld Day Against Trafficking in PersonsWorld Snorkeling DayHepatitis Awareness WeekInternational Listening Association WeekLinks and References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554425/2.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/paraphilias3.https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders4https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S10564993183055225https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00472352220010156https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291419-overview7https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26941021/8https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S17436095153353239.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-024-00835-410https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Prevalence-of-Experience-at-Least-Once-in-Lifetime-With-Paraphilic-Behaviors-Among_tbl1_28936825411.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1079063223119931812https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders13.https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/introduction-to-sexual-disordersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Mini: What is "Learning?"

    Mini: What is "Learning?"
    2025/07/28
    You would think we would want a full length for this topic. Maybe we still will do one! But for now, we figured we can at least help clear up some misunderstandings or lack of understanding that some may have.

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    Links and References:
    1. What is Learning?
    2. Donahoe, J. W., & Palmer, D. C. (2004). Learning and Complex Behavior. Ledgetop Publishing: Richmond, MA.
    3. Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and Human Behavior. The Free Press: New York, NY.
    4. Kantor, J. R., & Smith, N. W. (1975). The Science of Psychology: An Interbehavioral Survey. Principia Press: Chicago, IL.


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    16 分