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Aaron, Joe, and Sydney return to discuss the roles of implicit and explicit bias in the American landscape. We begin by discussing the IAT, an online measure of implicit assumption that may not be as reliable or valid as it initially seemed to be. Then, Joe and Sydney discuss their experience at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.Quartz' article on the IATHarvard's Project ImplicitThe National Museum of African American History's Instagram accountThe Museum's Sweet Home Cafe

Aaron and Joe are back to discuss The New York Times' recent article, When the Revolution Came for Amy Cuddy. The conversation explores statistical "p-hacking," the peer review system, and the face that all of your favorite science may be a lie (except for growth mindset, we need something to hold onto).When the Revolution Came for Amy CuddyPower PosesOur P-Hacking EpisodeData Colada: Thinking about EvidenceGrowth MindsetGoogle’s Moonshot LabThe Atlantic’s Inside X: Google’s Moonshot FactoryMusic credits: The Mountain Goats.

You can't throw a stone without hitting a motivational speaker or a life coach touting simple ways to improve your life. One of these life coaches has quite a few views on her TED talk about a method she calls the 5-Second Rule. Check out the video and our discussion about it. Sydney brought this one to us, and joins us for the conversation.Check out our website.Mel Robbins: How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over.The five second rule.Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru.Teresa Amabile: The Progress Principle.The DBT participation skill.Cracked: Six Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Person.The Secret.

We welcome Lazaro Silva on this episode, who has direct experience on both the law and direct service side of immigration, to talk about the recent political atmosphere around DACA.Washington Post: Five Myths about DACAThe Guardian: Dreamers Condemn Jeff SessionsReuters: DACA and Mental HealthSouth Park: They Took our Jobs!Quartz: Immigration after 9/11

Aaron and Joe have a brief discussion about the various transitions they have been going through. Aaron is settling in Seattle and his new job, while Joe is gearing up to move in with his SO and start a new job.Meetup: Find Social Groups NearbyOneTable: A New Way to FridayThe Oatmeal: Living with Your Significant Other (NSFW)Bikes Not Bombs

The Education Corner team spends some time reminiscing on our first day of school from the students' perspective versus the professional perspective. We weave SEL into our conversation, and also spend some time thinking about our professional goals for the year.SMART Goals“Don’t Smile ‘til Christmas”Perspective, from atoms to galaxiesThe Institute for Social and Emotional LearningBoston’s SELWell Team

Elise Springuel joins us for this episode where we discuss the surreal nature of the "Free Speech" rallies and counter-protests held in both Charlottesville and Boston (which Elise attended). Commonwealth magazine discusses what was going on at the Free Speech Rally in Boston.The New Yorker: The Boston Protests and the Limits of TrumpismThe Atlantic discusses the new rise of the Antifa movement.Slate: The Best Signs from the Boston ProtestsVice's episode that brings you right into Charlottesville: Charlottesville: Race and TerrorNew York Times: A Glossary of Extremist LanguageWashington Post: A Guide to Richard Spencer Getting PunchedLove and Radio’s amazing episode on How to ArgueLea Thau, host of the incredible podcast Strangers, explores Trumpland  

In this episode we explore the theory of Ego Depletion, and how this culturally entrenched idea has come under suspicion lately of not being as reliable as we once thought. Sydney joins us for this episode.An article from Slate on the crumbling theory.A blog from Neuroskeptic at Discover Magazine explaining in more depth, as well as the response from the researchers who have spear-headed the debunking.Also a note that Sydney is correct in this episode, and Joe was wrong. Participants were tested by temptation first, and then did a task.

Aaron recently attended a conference on social and emotional learning (SEL) at his new home base Seattle. In this episode, we discuss some of the insight he gathered from the conference, and we move into discussing how to bring SEL effectively in the classroom.

Welcome to Curious Exploration, the new name for Aaron and Joe's semi-regular discussions about psychology, politics, and being human in our complicated world. As you've probably noticed, we're expanding things here at Synapse Radio, and what was once one podcast is now several. Here, Joe and Aaron discuss Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration and how a little crisis can lead to a whole lot of development.A basic overview of Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration.Carol Dweck on the power of believing that you can improve.Viktor Frankl on meaning and the role of others.

Synapse Radio is back after a long hiatus, and with a new direction. In the Education Corner we welcome Brian Lepre as a regular, and will be exploring education from different perspectives as our hosts move into their careers.Brian’s first and second episodes on Synapse Radio.Joe’s fellowship at Education Pioneers.The Danielson Rubric.The Danielson Group’s research.The Guardian reports on politics int he classroom.Empathy in the classroom.Self-awareness and metacognition in the classroom.New York’s Regents examinations.

Brian Lepre returns to give us an insiders view into what it's like being a full-time teacher.Music Credit: Bill Withers.

Our friend Elise returns to help us explore the pros, cons, benefits, and challenges of a unique business model. Elise also share her experiences at The Daily Table, a nont-for-profit grocery store in Dorchester, MA.More information on social enterprise.Want to hear more from Elise? Check out her first episode on food security and community empowerment.You can learn more about The Daily Table here.Music credits: Ben Kweller.

Reed, a person who identifies as non-binary, joins us in this episode to talk about their experience at the Women's Rally in Providence. They also talk to us about how using Tarot Cards helps ground them in times of anger and stress. Sydney hops on for this episode for Joe to interview with Aaron.Music Credit: Black Moth Super Rainbow.

Jess Lahens returns to share her experiences at the Women's March in Washington, DC. We discuss the importance of marches, political action, and all of the great signs.Don't forget to check out her bookworm-y and amazing show Unbound with Trish and Jess, where they recently reviewed one of Aaron's favorite reads of 2016. Music credits: Adele.

The past several months have been marked by a growing concern over fake news. Where did this trend come from? How are so-called "journalists" getting away with it? How can you, as a consumer of information, identify and steer clear from the alternative facts that are blurring our sense of the truth?The New York Times on the creation and dissemination of fake news.Ten ways to detect fake news.Vanessa Otero's fantastic breakdown of all things real and fake.Daniel Levitin's Field Guide to Lies.And for those of you who haven't read it yet (or at least listened to that musical that everyone's talking about), Ron Chernow's biography on Alexander "I'll Write Under a Pseudonym" Hamilton.Music credits: Beck.

We discuss what makes or breaks a New Years Resolution, and what you can do to better succeed at your goals.For more reading on the topic, check out Dr. John Norcross' book Changeology.Music Credits: Gramatik.

Here comes season two, and with it old faces and new. We've also brought someone new onto the team - check it out!

We interview Joe's brother Daniel, who shares a recent story from the inpatient unit.Music credits: The National.

What is Question #2 on the Massachusetts ballot? Synapse Radio provides some answers.The Sun Chronicle on why Charlie Baker is voting yes.The Boston Globe on why 'no' is the way to go.Ballotpedia's page on all four of the state items.Music credits: Frank Ocean.