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How to interact with ChatGPT? Aug 22, 2023

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ChatGPT is a computer program from a company called OpenAI. It along with other forms of AI are changing the way we communicate, create, and learn.

They can help us with various tasks, such as writing emails, coding, designing presentations, and much more. However, to use AI effectively, we need to know how to interact with it.

How to use prompts? What are the factors you have to consider? What are the problems with ChatGPT? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?

Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?

Why do I attract mosquitoes more than other people?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is citizen science, the concept opening up research to the general public ? Aug 22, 2023

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Also known as community science, citizen science is the active participation of amateurs or non-professional scientists in research.

In recent years, it’s grown in a number of fields, becoming bigger and more networked thanks to new technologies and connectivity. It’s a link between professional researchers and volunteers who are interested in science and want to help it progress.

Why would we want civilians doing important scientific research? Who are these amateur scientists? Which fields in particular are involved? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : July 12th, 2022

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What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?

Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?

How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is negging, the toxic flirting technique? Aug 21, 2023

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Right from primary school age, we tell children that if another boy or girl has teased them, it’s “because they like them”. And playful teasing happens a lot in dating well into adulthood.

If it’s ever happened to you, you might have laughed along out of fear of appearing oversensitive. But really it’s a form of verbal abuse, which is often used intentionally to manipulate another person’s emotions, undermining their self-esteem.

Where does the name come from? What kind of things do neggers say? How do I know if someone is negging me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Pygmalion effect?

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better? Aug 20, 2023

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Do you ever feel like time is slipping through your fingers? That you had several hours to complete one or two simple tasks, but you didn't notice the clock ticking away? The problem might stem from poor time management or a tendency to procrastinate.

It could also result from an inability to isolate yourself from sources of distraction. Let’s delve into a productivity strategy that could potentially revolutionise the way you work: the Pomodoro technique.

Where does the name come from? How does the Pomodoro method actually work? Why is it so effective? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Pygmalion effect?

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why do I attract mosquitoes more than other people? Aug 19, 2023

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Warm summer nights often bring unwelcome guests into our homes in the form of mosquitoes. For now we fortunately don’t have any mosquito-borne diseases being transmitted to humans in the UK, but with the warmer temperatures brought on by climate change, it may only be a matter of time until that changes.

You may have noticed that some of us seem to attract more mosquito bites than others, even within the same household or having been at the same gathering. A popular belief is that mosquitoes have a preference for certain types of skin, because they find them sweeter.

Is skin ‘sweetness’ really the most important factor? What does CO2 have to do with it? Does my choice of clothing make any difference? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Pygmalion effect?

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is the Pygmalion effect? Aug 18, 2023

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Have you ever wondered how our expectations can impact the way we perceive and interact with others? Well, it’s actually been demonstrated that beliefs and attitudes can lead to outcomes that align with those beliefs, due to what’s known as the Pygmalion effect.

20th century American psychologist Robert Rosenthal coined the term in 1968. He had teamed up with San Francisco elementary school principal Lenore Jacobson to conduct a groundbreaking experiment. It showed that teacher behaviour and attitude could actually influence their students' achievements.

Where does the name come from? What did Rosenthal and Jacobson’s experiment consist of? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What are the alternatives to air conditioning? Aug 17, 2023

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As summers get hotter, more and more people are turning to air conditioning to cool down buildings and vehicles. Not only does it make us more comfortable and productive, and can also save lives; after all, in the US, extreme heat is the single deadliest form of extreme weather.

But air conditioning has some drawbacks, such as high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and indoor air pollution. Air conditioning can also make us less tolerant of heat.

Who has access to air conditioning? What are the impacts of air conditioning on the environment? What are some alternatives to air conditioning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is misogynoir?

Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?

How to discard emotional baggage?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next? Aug 16, 2023

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Sunscreen is essential when on holiday, and in the summer in general. But it doesn’t come cheap, and often the contents aren’t fully used by the time the holiday is over. It’s tempting to reuse bottles from one year to the next, to save money and reduce waste.

What many people don’t know though is whether sunscreen remains effective once it’s been opened, or whether using an out-of-date product is dangerous.

How can I tell if my sunscreen has expired? What are the risks of using out-of-date sunscreen? What steps should I take to stay safe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

What's the best way to organise my fridge?

How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is misogynoir? Aug 16, 2023

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You may remember that we discussed the idea of intersectionality in a previous episode of Do You Really Know?. The term describes how characteristics like race, class, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability “intersect” when it comes to social discrimination.

Well, today we’re going to talk about a more recent term for the unique type of discrimination that black women face: misogynoir. Just last month, British charity Glitch released its “Digital Misogynoir Report”,which was based on analysis of close to 1 million text-based messages about women posted on social media.

Where does the term misogynoir come from? How does misogynoir manifest? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

What's the best way to organise my fridge?

How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How to discard emotional baggage? Aug 15, 2023

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Emotional baggage is a term we use to describe the unresolved issues, stress, pain, and difficulties that we carry around from our past experiences. It can weigh us down, affect our relationships, and even prevent us from achieving our goals. Here are some tips on how to let go and move on.

One way is to shift our thinking. If we struggle with regret, guilt, or resentment because of our past, we may need to change our perspective and focus on the positive aspects of our life.

How can we change our thinking? How can we confront our emotional baggage? How can we live in the present? How can we surround ourselves with supportive people? How can we practice self-compassion? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people consider the number seven lucky?

What's the best way to organise my fridge?

How can I recognise a flying monkey, the narcissistic abuser’s best friend?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices