Why We Do What We Do

One of the most spine-tingling, misophonia-inducing sounds (for some) is the sound of teeth grinding together. Bruxism, teeth-grinding, is a habit that can occur wihle asleep or awake and can have potentially serious side-effects. We will discuss who does it and why and what you can do about it. 

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Links and References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bruxism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356095
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10955-teeth-grinding-bruxism
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/stories-and-insights/expert-advice/teeth-grinding
https://dentistrycharlottesville.com/the-grind-of-stress-how-teeth-grinding-impacts-your-health-and-how-to-manage-it/
https://www.columbiadoctors.org/news/you-may-be-grinding-your-teeth-without-even-knowing-it 
https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/02/28/Teeth-Grinding-You-Wont-Believe-How-Harmful-it-Really-Is
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36448332/#:~:text=A%20large%2Dscale%20polysomnographic%20study%20found%20that%2049.7%25,index%20*%20Higher%20percentage%20of%20N1%20sleep
https://www.jewelautismcentre.com/how-habit-reversal-training-can-help-reduce-teeth-grinding-in-adolescents-with-autism/#:~:text=Habit%20Reversal%20Training%20is%20a,to%20look%20at%20behavior%20holistically.

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There is a unique annual art event that is hours from civilization in the blistering hot sun that culminates the incineration of humungous humanoid effigy. This four-decade long tradition is a celebration of art, creativity, individuality, community, and self-expression. But, it is not without it's flaw and foibles. We spend two episodes unpacking the history and contemporary features of this event and the criticisms leveled at it.

Recommendations (Part 2)
Abraham: Lure (https://www.allplay.com/board-games/lure/)
Shane: Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred (https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/)

Holidays (28 Jan 2026):
American Immigration Lawyers Association Day of Action
Christa McAuliffe Day
Daisy Day
Global Community Engagement Day
International Lego Day
International Reducing Co2 Emissions Day
Library Shelfie Day
National Blueberry Pancake Day
National Data Privacy Day
National Kazoo Day
National Pediatrician Day
Pop Art Day
Rubber Ducky Day
Data PRivacy Week
International Hot Air Balloon Week
Kiss a Shark Week
National Clean Out Your Inbox Week
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Week

Links and References: 
https://history.burningman.org/
https://history.burningman.org/timeline/
https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/iconic-events/burning-man
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2024/08/20/burning-man-history-purpose-origins-black-rock-city/74874537007/
https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/preparation/first-timers-guide/
https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/12z7avo/things_you_wish_you_knew_before_going_to_your/
https://rocknheavy.net/burning-man-a-complete-guide-c0719e9f20a8
https://burningman.org/about-us/
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/everything-people-get-wrong-about-burning-man-19726500.php
https://www.theransomnote.com/art-culture/events/the-misconceptions-of-burning-man-a-reflection/
https://www.businessinsider.com/burning-man-festival-attendee-negatives-warning-advice-2023-8
https://www.treehugger.com/time-to-rethink-burning-man-7965803
https://www.hcn.org/articles/desert-what-are-the-real-impacts-on-burning-mans-playa/#:~:text=Some%20other%20environmental%20concerns%20include:%20*%20**Commodification,up%20after%20themselves%20*%20Respect%20their%20homeland
https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/burning-mangoers-share-their-craziest-stories-from-the-festival-10496942.html
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/burningman/article/i-was-wrong-about-burning-man-21024611.php
https://burningman.org/news/ 

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Many people avoid or even advocate against having conversations about confrontational topics. We disagree. We explain how it is important to have these dififcult discussion and that failure to do so is likely a contributing factor to the division we face today. 

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Link: 
https://claesjonasson.medium.com/why-we-need-to-talk-more-about-politics-and-religion-not-less-6a4e96331959

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Democratized education lead by trained professionals and experts has resulted in unprecidented growth in progress and improvements in quality of life. Sex is something humans do to maintain the species population. Put those two things together and you get sex education. Some, however, have argued for the idealistic view that all humans be monogamous and abstinent until marriage. We investigate the research and work through the philosophy to see how abstinence-only education works (it doesn't).

Recommendations
Abraham: Stranger Things: Season 5 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281) 
Shane: The Last Night of the Earth Poems by Charles Bukowski ( https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-night-of-the-earth-poems-charles-bukowski?variant=32116708540450)
Holidays 14 January 2026:
Cesarean Section Day
Feast of the Ass
International Kite Day
Makar Sankranti
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
National Undhiya Day
Novy God (Russian New Year)
Organize your Home Day
Orthodox New YEar
Ratification Day
St. Basil’s Day
Take the Stairs Day
World Logic Day
Cuckoo Dancing Week
Home Office Safety and Security Week
International Printing Week
National Mocktail Week
National Pizza Week

Links and References: 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5913747/
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/abstinence-only-education-failure
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/sex-education/abstinence-only-programs
https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/sex-education
https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/sex-education-programs-definitions-funding-and-impact-on-teen-sexual-health/
https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(05)00276-4/fulltext
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jad.12365
https://www.aclu.org/documents/what-research-shows-government-funded-abstinence-only-programs-dont-make-grade#:~:text=Some%20abstinence%2Donly%2Duntil%2D,preventing%20STDs%20and%20unintended%20pregnancy.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/08/23/545289168/abstinence-education-is-ineffective-and-unethical-report-argues#:~:text=The%20analysis%20confirms%20previous%20public,domestic%20violence%2C%20the%20report%20notes. 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3194801/ 
https://sexedconference.com/the-history-of-sex-education/ 
https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/adolescent-health/comprehensive-sexuality-education#:~:text=Comprehensive%20sexuality%20education%20(CSE)%20teaches,to%20name%20just%20a%20few. 
https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/If-Then-Sexual-Assault-Final.pdf 

 

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Psychic, telepathic mind-reading is complete nonsense logistically, philosophically, practically... all of the "ally's." We will explain why in some detail. But, there is a version of something like mind reading that does exist that's more like intuitive, and astute observation that comes from experience and intimate knowledge. Come read our minds and we'll read yours.

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Links and References: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mind-reading
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24948740/#:~:text=Abstract,the%20next%20by%20verbal%20instruction.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1243091
https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/#:~:text=The%20second%20common%20way%20to,cultures%20are%20mind%2Dreading%20literate.
https://cognitionandculture.net/wp-content/uploads/Science-2014-Heyes-.pdf
https://carta.anthropogeny.org/events/mind-reading-human-origins-and-theory-mind
https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/ 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0147176723000238 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-the-ordinary/202510/nonspeaking-autism-the-telepathy-tapes-and-who-gets-to-be-heard

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