Why We Do What We Do

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211 | Applied Behavior Analysis Part 1 May 26, 2021

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Recent increases in the controversial accusations that Applied Behavior Analysis is harmful, abusive, and similar to conversion therapy, have lead to a vitriolic feud online. Although the message isn't very clear, we did our best to listen and distill the most common arguments into several points specific points. This is the first part introducing what is shaping up to be our most ambitious project to date. Links for Today: https://childmind.org/article/controversy-around-applied-behavior-analysis/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2019.1641258#:~:text=The%20operant%20conditioning%20and%20compliance,typical%20clients%20would%20never%20pass. https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/what-is-aba/ https://www.inbloomautism.com/post/is-aba-abusive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVXckOGvpMs We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Abraham: Chameleon Brand Cold-Brew Coffee Shane: The Whisper Man by Alex North (https://celadonbooks.com/book/the-whisper-man/) You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

210 | Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex Work (But Were Too Afraid To Ask) May 19, 2021

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Sex work is one of the oldest professions. In places where it is legal (or at least decriminalized), sex work is safe, healthy, and protects the workers. In places where it is blocked and criminalized, sex workers are raped, brutalized, exploited, and suffer mental health issues. The "righteous" path is the dangerous path. The worst part is, the people who condemn sex work are often benefitting from it. Learn all about why it happens and some of the myths that exist around it. Links for Today: https://sexworkersproject.org/media-toolkit/downloads/08-Myths.pdf https://prostitution.procon.org/historical-timeline/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12082669/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/strictly-casual/201410/do-sex-workers-have-more-mental-health-problems https://www.huffpost.com/entry/16-facts-about-sexual-ass_b_8711720 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6289426/ https://prostitutescollective.net/facts-about-sex-work-sheet/ https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/sex-workers-facts-and-myths/ We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Shane: Mortal Kombat (2021 Movie) Abraham: Moral Kombat (2021 Movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293429/) You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

209 | Appliance, Silk, Blue: Anniversary Traditions May 12, 2021

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There are certain gifts expected for specific anniversary traditions. What may have started out as genuine support eventually blossomed into a practice guide and capitalist boondoggle. Plus, we found some bizarre and fascinating trends along the way. Four more years, four more years! Links for Today: https://www.thespruce.com/history-of-wedding-anniversary-gift-lists-2302036 https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/traditional-anniversary-gifts.htm https://www.welsh-lovespoons.co.uk/ https://bgeventsandcatering.com/a-breakdown-of-traditional-anniversary-colors/ https://www.brides.com/wedding-coins-5077506 We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Abraham: Genotype by Genius Games (https://www.geniusgames.org/products/genotype-a-mendelian-genetics-game) Shane: Introduce your young kids to power metal Alan: Remember your anniversary! Salena: Be creative with your own traditions, make your own. You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

208 | I Give You Feels, You Give Me Money Part 2 May 05, 2021

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Emotional marketing is a strategy that has been deeply incorporated into campaigns to solicit donations, sell products, gain brand loyalty, and other uses for decades. Finding successful methods to persuade people to buy into a product or an idea has been around since ancient times. Whether with familiar faces, hard facts, or clever stimuli, advertising experts play into our very predictable behavior given ad campaign characteristics. If you think you’re impervious to donating money, buying new sneakers, or one-click buying that flight to Hawaii, you’re most definitely no match for the emotional appeals of the greatest advertising giants out there. They’re around every corner and every click, just waiting to control your behavior. Links for Today: https://www.nickkolenda.com/emotional-marketing/#what-is-emotion https://www.spiralytics.com/blog/emotional-marketing-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2019/12/04/13-examples-of-effective-emotional-marketing-and-what-your-business-can-learn-from-them/?sh=ce0f810303b1 https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/emotion-marketing#:~:text=Emotional%20marketing%20refers%20to%20marketing%2Cto%20elicit%20a%20consumer%20response https://www.nickkolenda.com/ We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Abraham: Falcon and Winter Soldier (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9208876/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Shane: Justice League (Snyder Cut; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12361974/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

207 | I Give You Feels, You Give Me Money Part 1 Apr 28, 2021

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Emotional marketing is a strategy that has been deeply incorporated into campaigns to solicit donations, sell products, gain brand loyalty, and other uses for decades. Finding successful methods to persuade people to buy into a product or an idea has been around since ancient times. Whether with familiar faces, hard facts, or clever stimuli, advertising experts play into our very predictable behavior given ad campaign characteristics. If you think you’re impervious to donating money, buying new sneakers, or one-click buying that flight to Hawaii, you’re most definitely no match for the emotional appeals of the greatest advertising giants out there. They’re around every corner and every click, just waiting to control your behavior. Links for Today: https://www.nickkolenda.com/emotional-marketing/#what-is-emotion https://www.spiralytics.com/blog/emotional-marketing-what-it-is-and-how-it-works/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2019/12/04/13-examples-of-effective-emotional-marketing-and-what-your-business-can-learn-from-them/?sh=ce0f810303b1 https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/emotion-marketing#:~:text=Emotional%20marketing%20refers%20to%20marketing%2Cto%20elicit%20a%20consumer%20response https://www.nickkolenda.com/ We are on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/user/WhyWeDoWhatWeDo Recommendations Abraham: Cooties (Movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2490326/) Shane: Sharks Keep Moving (band) You can reach us directly at 775.525.0908, at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

206 | Pavlov, The Man Himself Apr 21, 2021

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205 | 1847: A Cannibal Story Apr 14, 2021

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204 | Book Cover Judgement Apr 07, 2021

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203 | While We Were Sleeping Mar 31, 2021

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202 | Extreme Altruism Mar 24, 2021

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