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Something You Should Know

The Downside of Creativity & Why We Love Horror Films for Halloween

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

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

4.54.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Your grandmother probably told you to sit up straight – and boy was she right! Good posture can do wonders for all kinds of things from your self-esteem to your math skills. I begin this episode with an explanation. https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/24/23930242/dont-slouch-minding-your-posture-good-mental-health-productivity What could be wrong with creativity? Nothing actually, but creativity may not be all it has been cracked up to be. That’s according to Samuel Franklin. He is a cultural historian who has earned awards and fellowships from the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and is author of the book The Cult of Creativity: A Surprisingly Recent History (https://amzn.to/3MiaJUC). Samuel explains how this idea that we all need to be more creative in our work and in everyday life is a fairly recent phenomenon that often makes no sense in a world where so much of what we do does not require creativity – it just requires getting something done. What is it about horror films at Halloween? It is weird to think that we spend time and money to sit and watch a movie that makes us feel uncomfortable and scares the bejesus out of us. Still, many people love it. When you dissect them, horror films are fascinating, yet there is a snobbery about them that says they aren’t as good or as important as “real” movies. Here to discuss all this is science writer Nina Nesseth author of the book Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films (https://amzn.to/46Let9l). How often do you take a shower? A lot of us can’t imagine starting the day without one. But are daily showers really healthy? Is there a downside to being so clean? Listen as I explain the science of showers. Source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/daily/tips/daily-shower-skin1.htm PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place! Start hiring NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING Offer good for a limited time. U.S. Cellular knows how important your kid’s relationship with technology is. That’s why they’ve partnered with Screen Sanity, a non-profit dedicated to helping kids navigate the digital landscape. For a smarter start to the school year, U.S. Cellular is offering a free basic phone on new eligible lines, providing an alternative to a smartphone for children. Visit https://USCellular.com/BuiltForUS ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Who is this?

0:01.8

It's me.

0:02.4

Somebody's killing us.

0:03.4

Someone's coming.

0:04.2

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0:07.2

He's helped me.

0:08.0

I have a family.

0:09.0

I'm a part of this world.

0:10.2

A brand new thriller from the creators of The Night Manager.

0:12.8

If we fight, we die.

0:14.0

If we run, we die.

0:15.2

Well, this isn't like that we've found.

0:16.6

Starring Gemma Arson and Nathan Stewart Jarrett.

0:19.4

We're going to be dealing with some very serious people.

0:22.4

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0:25.2

exclusively on Disney Plus.

0:26.8

18-plus subscription required season C's apply.

0:31.0

Today, on something you should know,

0:34.0

how your posture can affect your mood, your self-esteem,

0:37.6

even your math skills, then creativity.

0:40.8

Everyone loves creativity,

0:42.6

but maybe that concept has been a little overhyped.

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