Brain Briefs: The Answers to the Most and Least Pressing Questions About Your Mind

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by Art Markman, Bob Duke · 2016

A popular-psychology book by cognitive scientist Art Markman and music professor Bob Duke, adapted from their Two Guys on Your Head radio show and podcast. It uses concise, conversational explanations to answer questions about human behavior, cognition, emotions, habits, and how the mind works.

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Art Markman explains why familiar minds misjudge everyday life
The episode shows how attention, familiarity, stress, and intentions quietly shape judgments, purchases, performance, and reactions to other people.
Sep 15, 2026 · 26 min

1 episode featuring Brain Briefs: The Answers to the Most and Least Pressing Questions About Your Mind

Art Markman explains why familiar minds misjudge everyday life