A brain is a muscle that can be exercised to become stronger, smarter, faster. One of the tips that experts give to flex your brain is to listen to something intellectually stimulating. Surrounding yourself with thoughtful podcasts does just that: it makes you thoughtful. It makes you think, question, imagine or better yet craft your own opinion.
Expand your intellectual horizons and discover something interesting that may have never been on your radar otherwise by checking out these top 5 Radiolab podcasts.
Just like anything that makes you think or gives you an emotional feeling, some of these moments may spark feelings you may not prefer. Be aware of this while listening and remember that sometimes stretching your brain and learning new things can have a deeper impact than expected.
Stochasticity- AKA randomness. Chance. Fate. Listen to some of these interesting and amazing stories all about coincidences and “unicorn moments.”
Musical Language- How does the brain process music and what is the science behind listening to music and getting those incredible goosebumps? Amazingly, they interview a “composer who uses computers to capture the musical DNA of dead composers in order to create new work.”
Words- How much do words matter? How would you communicate without knowing words? Imagine being 27 years old when you are taught your first word.
Oops- This episode is all about famous lapses in judgement, terrible choices, or more kindly stated “mistakes.” Some are hysterical, some are shocking, some are heartbreaking. The “case study” at Harvard stayed with me for a very long time after listening: A testament to ripple effects and the importance of kindness.
Colors- How does a radio podcast talk for an hour about color? Beautifully. See colors like never before.
Another way to boost your creativity and your mood is to stand at a standing desk. A sedentary lifestyle has made people’s bodies and minds weaker and softer. Check out our standing desk designs and build a healthier and more creative lifestyle. If we missed your favorite Radiolab podcast write it in the comments. And look out for part 2 coming next week.
