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Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do

By: Abraham
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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.

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  • Mini: Iran, Deal? pt. 1

    Mini: Iran, Deal? pt. 1
    Jun 29 2026
    Every once in a while, something so monumental happens, we decide to release a topical episode rather than a timeless one. The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), perhaps better known as the Iran deal, is a catostrophic failure and will cost the US a jaw-dropping amount of money. But you don't even have to take our word for it, we'll just give you the facts and let you decide on your own. In a rare move, we are releasing a two-part mini to cover these events.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zqiTJDmddg
    2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tehYRuem0A
    3. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/middle-east-experts-weigh-terms-of-u-s-iran-deal-and-who-came-out-ahead
    4. https://2009-2017.state.gov/p/nea/p5/index.htm
    5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp8HrM0hEH8&t=17s
    6. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-us-attack-iran-trump-administration/


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    15 mins
  • AAVE pt. 2

    AAVE pt. 2
    Jun 24 2026
    This follow-up discussion gets into the grammar mechanics and and cultural, structural aspects of AAVE. We add our own interpretation and philosophical discussion to bring some additional understanding to this topic. Tell us your thoughts and experiences with AAVE!Recommendations (Part 2)Abraham: Zevo (https://zevoinsect.com/)Shane: Absolute BatmanHolidays (6/24/2026)Celebration of the SensesInternational Fairy DayMuseum Comes to Life DayNational Parchment Cooking DayNationale Pralines DaySwim a Lap DayAmateur Radio WeekCarpenter Ant Awareness WeekFish are Friends, Not Food WeekNational Forgiveness WeekLinks and References: https://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/AAVE/hooked/https://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/AAVE/timeline/https://www.hawaii.edu/satocenter/langnet/definitions/aave.htmlhttps://commonwealthtimes.org/2021/02/18/aave-is-not-your-internet-slang-it-is-black-culture/https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/african-american-vernacular-english-is-a-legitimate-dialect/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00957984970233002https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/61882/chapter-abstract/547712638?redirectedFrom=fulltext#547712638https://www.garfieldmessenger.org/6418/articles/news/a-brief-history-of-aave/https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28056/chapter-abstract/212002865?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/wls_fac/70/https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/african-american-language-factshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/language/article/abs/language-and-linguistics-on-trial-hearing-rachel-jeantel-and-other-vernacular-speakers-in-the-courtroom-and-beyond/7DCD0B43230E3D17A2C4B43936341A48https://globalvoices.org/2019/06/25/language-is-also-a-form-of-resistance/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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    53 mins
  • Mini: Autistic Pets

    Mini: Autistic Pets
    Jun 22 2026
    With the increased awareness of neurodivergence in humans, we find many people turning to one of our favorite pasttimes: superimposing human emotions and experiences onto animals around us. So, there have been efforts to identify the extent to which our pets may be autistic. To what end to people do this? Great question. We'll explain how this has been approached and what there may or may not be to learn about this.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://theconversation.com/autistic-dogs-neurodiversity-in-our-pets-and-what-it-might-mean-for-us-265888
    2. https://www.advancedautism.com/post/can-animals-have-autism
    3. https://www.hiddengemsaba.com/articles/can-animals-have-autism
    4. https://www.hiddengemsaba.com/articles/what-animals-can-have-autism
    5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3088489/
    6. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn.2016.183


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    18 mins
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