Something You Should Know

How to Stop Fighting With Food & The Science of Making Predictions - SYSK Choice

February 21, 2026·49 min·5-min readconversationalself improvement
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On this episode of Something You Should Know, host Mike Carruthers explores the science behind overeating, the psychology of randomness and prediction, and common linguistic pet peeves, featuring expert guests Dr. Jud Brewer and Kit Yates.


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People

Dr. Jud BrewerKit Yates

Books

The Hunger Habitby Dr. Jud BrewerHow to Expect the Unexpectedby Kit Yates

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Eat Right Now

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