This is our first Halloween mini of 2025! RIP is a well-wishing, a command, and an indication of your relationship to person or idea being bid farewell. We break down the history, meaning, and language functions of using RIP. Requiescat in Pace!Help us keep doing our thing! Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://biblehub.com/q/what_does_'rest_in_peace'_(rip)_mean.htm#:~:text=Those%20contemplating%20life's%20meaning%20find,Conclusionhttps://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/rest-in-peace/https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/does-rest-in-peace-rip-have-a-christian-origin.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
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Variants of Hell
Welcome to our annual month of creepy topics! We are kicking off this year's selection with an overview of various conceptuatlizations of Hell from the perspectives of different religions and denominations. How common is the idea of Hell and why do so many traditions embrace this idea?We are excited to get started!RecommendationsAbraham: Shrinking (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs) Shane: 28 Years Later (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/)Holidays (10/01/25):Happy spooky season, folks!Balloons Around the World DayCD Player DayHomemade Cookies DayInternational Coffee DayInternational Day of Older PersonsInternational Music DayInternational Raccoon Appreciation DayLess Than Perfect DayNational Black Dog DayNational Book It DayNational Hair DayNational Pumpkin Seed DayPudding Season BeginsVegan Baking DayWilly Wonka DayWorld Vegetarian DayNational Chimney Safety WeekNational Drive Electric WeekNational Fall Foliage WeekNational Hispanic Heritage WeeksBreast Cancer Awareness MonthAIDS Awareness MonthLGBT History MonthNational Cookie MonthLinks and References: https://youtu.be/fNkyPFS5vTg?si=AzPnUdBeGBYG_WVBhttps://foundations.vision.org/hell-origins-idea-626https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/heaven-hell/ https://www.faithonview.com/what-is-hell/ https://bigthink.com/high-culture/brief-history-hell/ https://doctorspaghetti.org/heaven-and-hell-the-pastafarian-view/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
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Mini: Colored Noise
You have probably heard of white noise, but there are a variety of noise patterns that have been assigned a color. Some have proposed hypothetical benefits of these various sound patterns ranging from sleep or focus to mental health conditions. We take a scalpel and scientifically remove the fluff. Tell us what colored sounds you prefer!Links and References: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/brown-white-pink-what-different-colors-of-noise-mean-and-how-they-can-help-learning/2023/11#:~:text=What%20about%20other%20colors%20of,can%20do%2C%E2%80%9D%20Berlau%20said.https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/colored-sleep-noise/#:~:text=What%20color%20noise%20is%20best,works%20best%20for%20you.%E2%80%8B https://www.bettersleep.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-colored-noise-exploring-the-sound-spectrum-in-colorshttps://youtu.be/auCj6O9DRbs?si=DZxd5k4Hf5JwOX1OBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
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Propaganda: How You Are Being Tricked pt. 2
In the last episode, we outlined several specific propaganda strategies. We conclude this discussion by explaining some ways we can attempt to combat propaganda. Although propaganda can be a tool for good, it is often used nefariously, and we are well served to protect ourselves against those who would manipulate us. Did we miss anything? Let us know!RecommendationsAbraham: Between the Buried and Me “The Blue Nowhere”- (https://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/)Shane: Disney Food and Wine Festival (https://vegandisneyworld.com/2024/08/30/vegan-options-at-the-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/)Holidays (9/24/2025)Punctuation DayNational Mofongo DayBanned Websites Awareness DayFestival of Latest NoveltiesGallbladder Good Health DayKiss DayLash Stylists DayNational Bluebird of Happiness DayNational Cherries Jubilee DayNational Horchata DayNational Women’s Health and Fitness DaySchwenkfelder ThanksgivingBanned Books WeekChild Passenger Safety Awareness WeekDeaf Dog Awareness WeekFall Astronomy WeekLinks and References: https://disinformation-nation.org/how-propaganda-works/http://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173429/how-propaganda-works?srsltid=AfmBOorUX3x7ZgsGZ1dyU_bt0OeTC-bnm_0maw2D3FZclD5sp65cJ4jehttps://sjdm.org/presentations/2020-Poster-Heyman-Schrum-Cassandra-Psychology-of-Propaganda.pdfhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1938/05/the-psychology-of-propaganda/654999/https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1941.tb00312.xpsychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-propaganda/?srsltid=AfmBOor4m2MZ7Rs4pqmagvFEui02ZN14zWIcPI7XZQ-pB4D4665LhIK6https://www.verywellmind.com/how-does-propaganda-work-5224974https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propagandahttps://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881516 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
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Mini: Kintsugi
Kintsugi is a Japanese tradition of repairing broken things rather than retiring them, and in doing so making them stronger. It has a nice metaphor for personal, social, and economic issues. We discuss the history, techniques, and metaphors of kinsugi. Join our club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://mymodernmet.com/kintsugi-kintsukuroi/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zabQFbChhGM&t=18shttps://kintsugi-shop.com/what-kintsugi-teaches-us/#:~:text=Kintsugi%2C%20the%20art%20of%20imperfection,not%20be%20hidden%20or%20shamed.https://open.library.okstate.edu/introphilosophy/chapter/ship-of-theseus/#:~:text=The%20ship%20wherein%20Theseus%20and,it%20was%20not%20the%20same. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-culture-mental-health/202403/what-kintsugi-can-teach-us-about-our-emotional-healthhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aging-wisdom/202108/brokenness-and-beauty-what-the-art-kintsugi-can-teach-us Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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