Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? It probably meant you were dreading something. But, why is it that we dread some things and not others? And how does this affect how we feel about risk? Brian Zikmund Fisher is back with Risk Bites to talk about how we tend
Brian Zikmund-Fisher is back to talk about how familiarity affects how we feel about risk, and how this can affect the decisions we make. This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (post-production) Brian Zikmund-Fisher (narrative and animation) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Risk Bites is
Risk is not just a number -- it also involves how we feel about things. This week Risk Bites introduces Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher, who will be talking more in future videos about how we perceive and feel about risk, and what this means about the risk decisions we make. This week's Risk Bites team:
How do you decide whether you should be worried about communicable diseases like measles? University of Michigan’s Professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher returns to Risk Bites to explain the "availability heuristic" – the way we all use our memory and feelings to inform our risk perceptions about infectious
A recent report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists highlighted the challenges of dealing with potential but unproven risks to child health during pregnancy. While the report's authors acknowledge that most exposures to environmental chemicals experienced by pregnant women pr
If you're into personal development, self love, psychology or mental wellness, learning how to change your life could be one of the most powerful habit to have. In this video, we cover healthy habits, good habits, that have been proven to change lives. The habits of successful people, start with som
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover a south american rodent who looks like a cross between a capybara and a guinea pig! You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as
Do you have a crush or feelings for someone? How can you tell if what you’re feeling is love or infatuation? Over time, a simple crush can develop into new territory – something between a crush but not yet love. So, what’s the difference between love and a crush? Let’s find out! Writer: Sara Del V
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover what could be the largest jellyfish living in the world today! You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/animalfactfiles/ --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as possible but we'
What do you know about introverts? For those of you who are more extroverted, the quiet nature and aloofness of introverts may seem very mysterious and even intimidating sometimes. So to learn more about what’s really going on in their minds, here are 5 harsh things introverts want you to know. W
Not all thoughts are equal. Some are useful and healthy, while others are harsh and unhealthy. Is overthinking giving you depression? Do you relate to these signs? DISCLAIMER: This is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any conditi
Have you ever met someone who could fake their intelligence to fool everyone? They dazzle others with big words and lofty ideas, convincing everyone of their vast brainpower, but eventually, it all turns out to be a ruse, leaving you none the wiser. They’re called pseudo intellectuals, where “pseudo
