44. Phineas Gage (and other head injuries)

Have you ever walked past a person and thought "man, they look like they could use a hand" or, "I wish I had more time to stop and help them"? If yes, then this episode is for you! This week Meaghan teaches us about the good samaritan experiment that was held at a seminary in the 70's. Then, Marta and Meaghan explore how those findings can be thought about in the current day and what it means for us.  If you're still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well? Please review us on our socials and tell us how you liked this episode! Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

It's been just over one year of WKWD, and you know what we've learned? Well, lots about psychology, obviously, but lots about podcasting too. One of the greatest lessons from the past year is that Marta and Meaghan are prone to making mistakes. Seriously! So. many. bloopers. We've gathered up some of our funniest screw ups from the past year and have packed them all together in a nice little bundle for you! Happy New Year listeners, and thanks for listening to us blather on all this time. Cheers to 2019!     If you're still reading this description (does anyone actually read these descriptions?), you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Please review us on our socials and tell us how you liked this episode! Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

***WARNING: This episode talks about some gory stuff, like head wounds***   When I say Phineas, you say? … Better not be Ferb! We Talk About: Railroad Tamps Phineas Gage How we learned about what areas of the brain do what Socials If you're still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well? Please review us on our socials and tell us how you liked this episode! Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt  

The moral of today's story is that it's effing hard to have an open and honest conversation while being politically correct. See for yourselves as Meaghan teaches Marta about gender dysphoria, and the difference between sex and gender (a lesson that Marta doesn't seem to grasp). We also talk about:  Gender dysphoria and gender identity Classification, diagnosis, and treatment of gender dysphoria One of Meaghan's top 5 favourite Star Trek Episodes (yes, we went there) Transgender politics and how to have a dialogue while remaining respectful (spoiler: its hard as heck) Sources: Paula Stone TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrYx7HaUlMY Shannon Thrace TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3mnUMmUAHQ The Economist: "Transgender Politics Focuses on Who Determines Someone's Gender": https://www.economist.com/briefing/2018/10/25/transgender-politics-focuses-on-who-determines-someones-gender Socials: If you're still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well? Please review us on our socials and tell us how you liked this episode! Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt 

The Canadian Criminal Code dictates that there are two ways a person can escape immediate prosecution for a crime. Both centre around the mental health of the offender. One option, is to be deemed not criminally responsible, and the other is the be deemed unfit to stand trial. In today’s episode we talk about both of these outcomes, and what happens in order to get deemed not criminally responsible, and what that means for your prosecution. Is it a get out of jail free card? Marta and Meaghan don’t think so, but we’ll let you come to your own conclusions. Sources: That review board study that Marta nerded out about: http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/jsp-sjp/rr06_1/toc-tdm.html That other study that Marta nerded out about (Trajectory Project): https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/document/71181/national-trajectory-project Power of attorney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_of_attorney Competence (law) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competence_(law) Fitness to plead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitness_to_plead YES MARTA USED LOTS OF WIKIPEDIA SOURCES OKAY! Let me live. There’s some other legitimate sources, but who reads this description anyway. If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: whoknew [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

Ever stood idly by while some crazy sh*t was happening? No, neither have we.... We Talk About: The murder of Kitty Genovese (Geneoveeze? Genoveessee?? How do you say it?) The Bystander Effect and Pluralistic Ignorance M&M reflect on their own experiences with Diffusion of Responsibility The Volunteers Dilemma How do we break out of the Bystander Effect?  If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Also, Marta made some shirts. Want one, check out our Patreon :) Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt  

Today we talk about the Stanford Prison Experiment. If you have been anywhere near psychology in your life, you've probably heard of it. Well, we take you further in to explore the insanity that happened during the experiment!  Supporting materials:  The Experiment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0997152/ Zimbardo's Ted Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/philip_zimbardo   If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

This week, Marta teaches Meaghan all about the Little Albert experiment! We cover topics such as: Classical conditioning Generalization Cesar Milan’s dog training book Plus, learn more about our favourite new hashtag #littlealberta And if you're interested in watching some video footage of this experiment, you can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmtRjUtAa84   If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

Today Marta gets opinionated while talking about the law, a topic which she knows nothing about. With Meaghan she investigates how psychology is involved in the law and they get into some interesting discussions. Unsurprisingly, Marta got too fired up and Meaghan had to bring her back to earth. Listen on for more! We Talk About: Types of legal rights Classes of citizens who don’t have full rights Power of attorney Legal age of consent Sources: Power of attorney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_of_attorney Competence (law) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competence_(law) Fitness to plead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitness_to_plead YES MARTA USED LOTS OF WIKIPEDIA SOURCES OKAY! Let me live. There’s some other legitimate sources, but who reads this description anyway.   If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt

This week, Meaghan and Marta discuss the very real and rather heartbreaking topic of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Though it's a sad and all too relateable topic for both M&M, they wanted to learn more and better understand this pervasive subject. Topics: -the Three Things you need to diagnose something -why Alzheimers and Dementia are such a popular topic of research right now -Brain Food and what you can do to lower your risk of Alzheimers Also discussed are some very cool studies and TED Talks found while researching this topic. If you're so inclined, you can check out these fascinating resources below: The 'Big Bang' of Alzheimer's: Scientists ID genesis of disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180710153739.htm pH imbalance in brain cells may contribute to Alzheimer's disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180802130758.htm Alzheimer's drug may stop disease if used before symptoms develop, study suggests: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180801160022.htm Brain discovery could block aging's terrible toll on the mind: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180726085721.htm Beth Fauth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZqoIbnVis Jay Newton Small’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhT4mdAW98 Kate Irving’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9AguRGmbE If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? Socials Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: [email protected] Money Minute Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt Marta usually writes these descriptions... Marta is in Greece.... Marta owes Meaghan a beer ;)