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Strange Things You Didn't Know about Your Brain & Yourself | English Plus Series

Think you know yourself? Think again. Your mind is a fascinating, complex, and often baffling place, full of hidden quirks and surprising mechanisms that shape your everyday reality without you even noticing. Welcome to The Strangest Things You Didn't Know About Yourself, the audio series that delves into the lesser-known corners of psychology to reveal the bizarre and intriguing truths about why you think, feel, and act the way you do.

Join your host on an eye-opening journey through ten captivating psychological phenomena. In this series, we'll explore:

• Why your memory isn't the reliable recording you think it is (Episode 1: False Memories)
• The invisible mental shortcuts constantly steering your choices (Episode 2: Cognitive Biases)
• The strange reason unskilled people overestimate their abilities (Episode 3: Dunning-Kruger Effect)
• The powerful, hidden world of your automatic habits (Episode 4: Habits & Autopilot)
• Why having too many options can actually make you miserable (Episode 5: Paradox of Choice)
• The astonishing power of your beliefs to affect your body (Episode 6: Placebo/Nocebo)
• The mental gymnastics you perform to justify your actions (Episode 7: Cognitive Dissonance)
• How you can literally miss a gorilla walking past you (Episode 8: Inattentional Blindness)
• Your brain's obsession with seeing faces everywhere (Episode 9: Pareidolia)
• The surprising way you 'catch' feelings from others (Episode 10: Emotional Contagion)

Presented in a friendly, conversational style, each episode breaks down complex science into engaging stories and relatable examples. No psychology degree required! Whether you're simply curious about human behavior or seeking deeper self-awareness, this series offers entertaining insights and fascinating facts that will make you see yourself—and the people around you—in a whole new light.

Subscribe to The Strangest Things You Didn't Know About Yourself now and prepare to be surprised by... well, you!

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Essentials of Modern Buisness Full Course | English Plus Crash Courses

In today’s dynamic and evolving marketplace, understanding the essence of modern business goes far beyond textbooks. Modern Business Essentials dives deep into the interconnected pillars that shape success in the 21st century. This comprehensive course blends theory with actionable insights, covering ten key areas that are essential for businesses to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital world. Each unit unravels five distinct chapters, offering real-world examples, case studies, and practical solutions designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals aiming to excel in modern business environments.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Business Strategy & Management: Master strategic thinking and learn how to adapt during times of uncertainty.
• Digital Transformation & Innovation: Discover how automation, AI, and emerging technologies redefine the workplace.
• Marketing & Branding: Build compelling personal and corporate brands, leveraging content marketing and data analytics.
• Global Business & Economics: Understand how geopolitics, economic policies, and global supply chains affect businesses.
• Startups & Entrepreneurship: Scale your ideas while navigating funding challenges and fostering inclusive business cultures.
• Human Resources & Talent Management: Explore best practices for remote teams, employee well-being, and upskilling.
• Operations & Supply Chains: Implement lean management principles and tackle risks for efficient business operations.
• Finance & Investment: Get insights into budgeting, forecasting, FinTech, and risk management.
• Customer Relations & Service: Create customer-centric models to build loyalty and elevate user experiences.
• Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility: Integrate sustainable practices and navigate CSR challenges for long-term impact.

Plus Shorts 16 | AI Futures, Ancient Myths, Brain Power & Life's Big Questions

Dive deep into a diverse range of fascinating topics in this episode! We start with language, exploring the meaning and nuances of "All's well that ends well" and the weary feeling of "lassitude." Then, we tackle the complex future of Artificial Intelligence, equipping you with essential vocabulary. We delve into personal growth by considering the role of vulnerability, and stretch our imaginations asking "What if art could alter reality?". Test your logic with the classic "Two Doors and Two Guards" brain teaser and enjoy an original short story, "The Ink of What Is." Our journey continues into science with the Sun's protective heliosphere, history with the real story of Cleopatra, and myth-busting the idea of a medieval flat Earth. Discover the Persian myth of the Crimson Warrior, ponder the unsolved mystery of Ivan the Terrible's library, and grapple with moral dilemmas via the Trolley Problem. Learn about your brain's amazing cerebral cortex, find motivation in the value of hard work, and reflect on the importance of the present moment with a quote from Sam Harris. The episode concludes with evocative original writing in "Tales of Tunes" and the poem "A Game of Cards."

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English Plus Shorts 15

Welcome to your English Plus Shorts episode from English Plus Podcast! I’m Danny, and in this episode, we’ve got some thought-provoking, and fun short episodes—all in one place. Whether you want to learn a new expression, explore a big idea, or just get inspired, it’s all here. And remember—if you want to dive even deeper with our full-length premium episodes, they’re waiting for you on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Let’s jump right in!

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English Plus Shorts 14

Welcome to your English Plus Shorts episode from English Plus Podcast! I’m Danny, and in this episode, we’ve got some thought-provoking, and fun short episodes—all in one place. Whether you want to learn a new expression, explore a big idea, or just get inspired, it’s all here. And remember—if you want to dive even deeper with our full-length premium episodes, they’re waiting for you on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Let’s jump right in!

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English Plus Shorts 13

Welcome to your English Plus Shorts episode from English Plus Podcast! I’m Danny, and in this episode, we’ve got some thought-provoking, and fun short episodes—all in one place. Whether you want to learn a new expression, explore a big idea, or just get inspired, it’s all here. And remember—if you want to dive even deeper with our full-length premium episodes, they’re waiting for you on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Let’s jump right in!

To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series now available in our English Plus Podcast’s shop!

Food Insecurity & Hunger: Understanding the Global Crisis & How to Talk About It

Millions worldwide face hunger, but billions more experience food insecurity – the lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food. In this episode of English Plus Podcast, host Danny takes you on a deep dive into this critical global crisis. We move beyond the headlines to understand what food insecurity truly means, its staggering scale, and why it persists in our modern world.

Join us as we explore:

• Definitions & Scale: Clearly distinguishing between hunger and food insecurity, and grasping the vast numbers affected.
• Complex Causes: Untangling the web of factors driving the crisis, including poverty, conflict, climate change, food waste, and systemic inequality.
• Far-Reaching Consequences: Understanding the devastating ripple effects on individual health (physical and mental), education, economic development, and social stability.
• Real Stories & Practical Solutions: Examining case studies and discussing tangible actions, from individual choices (like reducing food waste) to crucial systemic changes (policy, sustainable agriculture, aid).

Because this is English Plus Podcast, we also focus on empowering you to communicate effectively about important global issues. This episode features a dedicated Language Focus section covering:

• Key Vocabulary: Mastering essential terms like food insecurity, malnutrition, access, stability, vulnerable, resilience, systemic, and more.
• Speaking Skills: Learning techniques for discussing sensitive topics with empathy and clarity.
• Grammar & Writing: Tackling a writing challenge focused on cause/effect language and the passive voice, relevant to articulating solutions.

Gain deeper insights in our special interview with Ben. We discuss challenging questions about balancing individual vs. systemic action, the role of technology, moving from awareness to action, local manifestations of global issues, and finding sources of hope.

Visit our website for the full transcript, vocabulary list, writing challenge details, and to join the discussion in the comments!

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Daily Shorts 12 | Full Throttle Failure, Moneyless Musings & Brain Benders

Buckle up for another diverse collection of English Plus shorts with Danny! This episode explores the high-energy expression "put the pedal to the metal," delves deep into the meaning and impact of failure, imagines the radical possibilities of a world without money, unpacks the weighty word "ignominious," challenges your logic with the classic "Bridge Crossing" brain teaser, and offers motivation for turning setbacks into valuable lessons. Get ready to think, reflect, puzzle, and grow!

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