Just Saying - The BRIEF Lab
Latest Episodes
Episode 37 – The single most important thing
Trying to do everything can leave you with nothing. How can we focus on fewer to get more out of each day?
Episode 36 – Ready, player one
Virtual reality (VR) is coming. Prepare yourselves for bold promises, and an unimaginable curse.
Episode 35 – The dread of silence
Quiet time is critical for us, yet so elusive. Why do we fear those precious moments when we can finally drive the noise out of our hectic heads?
Episode 34 – The minister for loneliness
Discover why the UK recently created a new ministry for people who are alone and how constant connectivity is driving us all to isolation.
Episode 33 – Focus, people!
With way too much competing for our attention, we need to start focusing on our focus. It’s time to invest in awareness management.
Episode 32 – When words become worthless
Corporate speak, jargon and buzzwords are draining the meaning from our minds. Avoid the fancy clichés and speak simply.
Episode 31 – An info-junkie crack house (Brain Basics Part II)
Infobesity is an addiction. Dealing with the grim reality that information overload is reshaping how our brains work.
Episode 30 – Penguins on an Iceberg (Brain Basics Part I)
The brain is an amazing processor, yet we’re constantly losing focus. A deeper look at how multi-tasking is depleting our working memory.
Episode 29 – Go to sleep
The brain is overworked and we’re sleeping less than ever. Why is it so important for all of us to invest in a good night’s sleep?
Episode 28 – Are smartphones addictive brain candy for kids?
Activists investors are calling on Apple to start helping parents protect their kids. Former Facebook executives are warning that social media seriously undermines childhood development. Is tech addicting our youth?