Something You Should Know

The Secret Life of Gases & Why We Get Hooked - SYSK Choice

September 12, 2026·49 min·6-min readnarrativehealth
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This episode of Something You Should Know explores three seemingly disparate but deeply human topics: how everyday drinks erode tooth enamel, the invisible yet essential role of gases in life and technology, and the psychological mechanisms behind behavioral addictions like social media

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Mark Miodownik

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Mark MiodownikTalitha FoshMike Carruthers

Books

It's a Gas, The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our Worldby Mark MiodownikHooked, Why We Are Addicted and How to Break Freeby Talitha Fosh

Companies

Vinted

Topics

AddictionChemistryClimate ChangeMental HealthNeuroscienceScientific Method

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