Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Posted on · Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
Tag: psychology
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1614: Advice for Living, 1836
Posted on · Episode: 1614 Advice on how to live our lives from 1836. Today, we learn how to live our lives — in 1836.
Houston Matters
Study: Prosperity Gospel Leads To Risky Financial Behavior
Posted on · Psychologists say it’s not just religious people who respond to those kinds of messages.
Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1519: Seeing Around the Corner
Posted on · Episode: 1519 Learning to acquire knowledge and create it at the same time. Today, we wonder where knowledge comes from.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1471: Jamestown and Suicide
Posted on · Episode: 1471 Some thoughts about immigrants, depression, suicide & Jamestown. Today, a story about Jamestown and self-destruction.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1454: Juxtaposition and Contradiction
Posted on · Episode: 1454 The sometimes astonishing results of juxtaposing contradictory ideas. Today, a thought about juxtaposition and contradictions.
News
Post-Harvey Mental Health Support Sees Continued Demand, New Concerns
Posted on · School counselors are seeing further concerns underneath Harvey trauma
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1432: Decisiveness
Posted on · Episode: 1432 Thoughts in dispraise of decisiveness. Today, let’s not decide.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1431: Dogs
Posted on · Episode: 1431 In which dogs humanize us. Today, some sidelights on the history of dogs.
Houston Matters
Using Church as Mental Health Outreach
Posted on · Dr. Rheeda Walker is a psychology professor at the University of Houston, and she’s the lead consultant for the Advancing Emotional Health initiative at Wheeler Baptist Church in Houston’s Third Ward. She holds free workshops at a number of African American churches in Houston on mental health awareness. The World Health Organization estimates one in four […]
Full Show
Near Misses on Houston Roads, and SB 4 Court Battle: Thursday’s Show (May 17, 2017)
Posted on · We’ve all had near-misses on Houston roads — moments when we just dodged an accident, while changing lanes and not realizing there’s someone in a blind spot, or not being seen by a speeding car while riding a bike. A team of researchers recently studied that latter experience – and ones like it. Dian Nostikasari […]
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1340: Animals and Emotion
Posted on · Episode: 1340 Animals and emotion: figuring out what is obvious. Today, let’s talk to animals.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2229: Children and Science
Posted on · Episode: 2229 Hurdles that children must leap to learn science. Today, children and science.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1320: Intellectual Misdirection
Posted on · Episode: 1320 Intellectual misdirection: looking inside and outside our heads for knowledge. Today, we wonder where to look for our new widget.