Welcome back to the Sunday Spectrum, which was formally known as the Interestingly Weekly Review. In previous weeks we have been providing readers with a recap of recent discoveries. This new format will deliver the reader with the following ACEQ format

• Article - an article that I find interesting and informative

• Content - Informative content that I have consumed in the last week

• Entertainment - entertaining things I have consumed this week - could be a movie, tv series etc

• Quote - a quote that will provide you with some value

Table of Contents

• Articles

  • Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Behavior

  • The Science Behind Willful Ignorance

  • Impact of Shouting at Children

• Content

  • Huberman Lab - Dr Karen Parker: The Causes & Treat …

  • MagnatesMedia - The Unicorn Hunter: The Craziest B …

• Entertainment

  • Boy Swallows Universe

• Quote

Articles

Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Behavior

This intriguing article explores how extreme heat can have an influence on human behaviour. It emphasises increased aggression, cognitive decline, and reduced productivity as key outcomes of rising temperatures.

Particularly, it notes the disproportionate impact on lower income communities and countries, which often lack the resources for effective cooling solutions.

The Science Behind Willful Ignorance

This article delves into the phenomenon of willful ignorance, where research from the American Psychological Association reveals that 40% of people prefer not to know the impact of their actions on others, often to justify selfish behaviour.

This choice allows individuals to maintain a positive self-image while avoiding altruistic actions. A meta-analysis of 22 studies with over 6,500 participants showed that being informed of the consequences of one's actions led to more altruistic behaviour. The findings suggest societal pressures and self-perception play significant roles in altruistic decisions, highlighting the complexity behind choosing ignorance to ease the moral dilemma of not acting selflessly.

Impact of Shouting at Children

This article highlights a study suggesting that shouting at children can have consequences as severe as those from physical or sexual abuse.

Conducted by researchers at University College London and Wingate University, the study reviews existing literature to understand better the impacts of verbal abuse on children. The findings emphasise the need for a consistent definition of verbal abuse, which includes behaviours like belittling, shouting, and threats, and its long-term effects such as increased risks of anger, depression, substance abuse, self-harm, and obesity. The study advocates for acknowledging verbal abuse as a distinct subtype of maltreatment to improve prevention and intervention strategies.

Content

Huberman Lab - Dr Karen Parker: The Causes & Treatments for Autism

This podcast is highly relevant for anyone interested in child and human development, how social bonds form and to those curious about autism and other spectrum conditions.

MagnatesMedia - The Unicorn Hunter: The Craziest Billionaire EVER

A well-put-together YouTube video diving into the life and career of Masayoshi Son - the serial entrepreneur and investor who was once the richest man in the world, for three whole days until he lost almost 70 billion dollars overnight, the biggest personal loss in history. This video gives an understanding of the mindset of someone who wants to win, at any cost.

Entertainment

Boy Swallows Universe

This week I have been indulging in Boy Swallows Universe - a limited series on Netflix following the story of a 13-year-old boy’s battles of the demons that haunt his family as he barrels toward adulthood.

The show, based on the book of the same name by bestselling author Trent Dalton, was inspired by Dalton's own atypical childhood in Brisbane, Australia.

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