Doodling or fiddling with a spare object may seem like a waste of time, but our guest says it can help us zero in on the task at hand. He’s with us to share how things that appear distracting can unlock the power of an unfocused mind. A writer from Discover Magazine also joins us to share exciting science news, including a theory about the evolution of lullabies. We also talk to an editor about a Wisconsin State Journal editorial called “Just raise the gas tax already.”
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Editorial Board Wants Lawmakers To Raise The Gas Tax
State Assembly Republicans shared their transportation funding plan last week. The complex plan includes cutting the gas tax while applying state sales tax to fuel purchases. Governor Scott Walker told the Associated Press that he can’t support this plan. We talk to an editor about a Wisconsin State Journal editorial called “Just raise the gas tax already.”
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Science News: Lullabies, Animal Play, Swamps
With Mother’s Day approaching, we’re learning about a new theory for how lullabies evolved with Gemma Tarlach from Discover Magazine. She also shares other cool science news, including a discovery that all animals play and things we didn’t know about swamps.
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How Doodling And Getting Lost In Thought Could Help You Be More Productive
Doodling or fiddling with an object may seem like a waste of time, but Dr. Srini Pillay writes that this seemingly mindless task might actually be able to help us focus. He joins us to talk about his new book, “Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try: Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind”.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Scott Milfred Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
- Dr. Srini Pillay Guest
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