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Something You Should Know

Consciousness: What It Means to be You & What Really Makes Every Dog Happy

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Self-improvement, Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Education

4.54.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 October 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owning a home always better than renting? This episode begins with some interesting facts that may make renting more attractive. https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/so-you-think-owning-a-home-will-make-you-happy-dont-be-too-sure/ Also, here is the link to the home ownership/rental calculator: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/buy-rent-calculator.html What is your consciousness? What does it mean to be you? I know it sounds a little out-there - but I want you to listen to Anil Seth. He is a professor of cognitive and computational neuroscience at the University of Sussex, Author of the book, Being You: A New Science of Consciousness (https://amzn.to/3DvkibU). Listening to this conversation will really make you think about how you experience the world and why your experience is so different than everyone else’s.  Did you know that for many breeds, dogs are living shorter lives than they did just 10 years ago? Surprising huh? Also, there is new research about what is most effective to help your dog live a long and healthy life. Listen as I discuss all of this and more with veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker author of The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer (https://amzn.to/3aBK0yQ). She also describes how she found a dog that lived to be 30 years old and the reasons for such a long life. Air fresheners supposedly clean the air and get rid of odors. But do they really? Are they even safe? Listen as I discuss what the EPA says about commercial air fresheners and what you need to know to keep your family safe. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132316304334 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Go to https://backcountry.com/sysk to get 15% OFF your first full-priced purchase! Get $15 off your first box of premium seafood when you visit https://WildAlaskanCompany.com/Something Grow your business with Shopify today - go to https://Shopify.com/sysk  right now! Omaha Steaks is the best! Get awesome pricing at https://OmahaSteaks.com/BMT T-Mobile for Business the leader in 5G, #1 in customer satisfaction, and a partner who includes benefits like 5G in every plan. Visit https://T-Mobile.com/business 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance! https://geico.com Happy GEICO-ween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Do you own or rent your home?

0:02.9

Sure you do, and I bet it can be hard work.

0:06.1

You know it's easy.

0:07.7

Bundling policies with Geico.

0:09.8

Geico makes it easy to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance along with your auto

0:15.0

policy.

0:16.0

It's a good thing too because you already have so much to do around your home.

0:21.2

Go to Geico.com.

0:23.1

Get a quote and see how much you could save.

0:25.8

It's Geico Easy.

0:27.5

Visit Geico.com today.

0:30.1

That's Geico.com.

0:31.8

Today on something you should know is owning a home really better than renting.

0:40.2

Maybe not, and I'll explain why.

0:42.6

Then the fascinating world of consciousness, what it means to be you and what happens to

0:48.2

you when you sleep or are under anesthesia.

0:51.5

Under general anesthesia, it completely knocks you out.

0:54.3

You are gone and then you are back.

0:56.3

And there's no indication of whether it was five minutes, or five hours, or 50 years

1:01.5

that you were gone from.

1:02.5

You were simply not there in the same way that you weren't there before you were born.

1:07.4

Also, do air fresheners really clean the air?

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