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  • Abstinence Only Education

    Abstinence Only Education
    Jan 14 2026
    Democratized education lead by trained professionals and experts has resulted in unprecidented growth in progress and improvements in quality of life. Sex is something humans do to maintain the species population. Put those two things together and you get sex education. Some, however, have argued for the idealistic view that all humans be monogamous and abstinent until marriage. We investigate the research and work through the philosophy to see how abstinence-only education works (it doesn't).RecommendationsAbraham: Stranger Things: Season 5 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281) Shane: The Last Night of the Earth Poems by Charles Bukowski ( https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-night-of-the-earth-poems-charles-bukowski?variant=32116708540450)Holidays 14 January 2026:Cesarean Section DayFeast of the AssInternational Kite DayMakar SankrantiNational Dress Up Your Pet DayNational Hot Pastrami Sandwich DayNational Undhiya DayNovy God (Russian New Year)Organize your Home DayOrthodox New YEarRatification DaySt. Basil’s DayTake the Stairs DayWorld Logic DayCuckoo Dancing WeekHome Office Safety and Security WeekInternational Printing WeekNational Mocktail WeekNational Pizza WeekLinks and References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5913747/https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/abstinence-only-education-failurehttps://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/sex-education/abstinence-only-programshttps://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/sex-educationhttps://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/sex-education-programs-definitions-funding-and-impact-on-teen-sexual-health/https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(05)00276-4/fulltexthttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jad.12365https://www.aclu.org/documents/what-research-shows-government-funded-abstinence-only-programs-dont-make-grade#:~:text=Some%20abstinence%2Donly%2Duntil%2D,preventing%20STDs%20and%20unintended%20pregnancy.https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/08/23/545289168/abstinence-education-is-ineffective-and-unethical-report-argues#:~:text=The%20analysis%20confirms%20previous%20public,domestic%20violence%2C%20the%20report%20notes. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3194801/ https://sexedconference.com/the-history-of-sex-education/ https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/adolescent-health/comprehensive-sexuality-education#:~:text=Comprehensive%20sexuality%20education%20(CSE)%20teaches,to%20name%20just%20a%20few. https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/If-Then-Sexual-Assault-Final.pdf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast
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    53 m
  • Mini: Mind Reading

    Mini: Mind Reading
    Jan 12 2026
    Psychic, telepathic mind-reading is complete nonsense logistically, philosophically, practically... all of the "ally's." We will explain why in some detail. But, there is a version of something like mind reading that does exist that's more like intuitive, and astute observation that comes from experience and intimate knowledge. Come read our minds and we'll read yours.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mind-reading
    2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24948740/#:~:text=Abstract,the%20next%20by%20verbal%20instruction.
    3. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1243091
    4. https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/#:~:text=The%20second%20common%20way%20to,cultures%20are%20mind%2Dreading%20literate.
    5. https://cognitionandculture.net/wp-content/uploads/Science-2014-Heyes-.pdf
    6. https://carta.anthropogeny.org/events/mind-reading-human-origins-and-theory-mind
    7. https://www.thebsps.org/short-reads/mind-reading-schulz/
    8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0147176723000238
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-the-ordinary/202510/nonspeaking-autism-the-telepathy-tapes-and-who-gets-to-be-heard

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    15 m
  • My Cross to Bear

    My Cross to Bear
    Jan 7 2026
    The idea of personal responsibility will seem like common sense to some. Scientifically, however, it is an interesting concept to understand. How does it arise? Why do some people seem to lack it? We do our best to unpack the environmental and behavioral variables that contribute to the development of personal responsibility.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Wake Up Dead Man (https://www.netflix.com/title/81458424)
    • Shane: Fulltone OCD Overdrive guitar pedal (https://www.fulltoneusa.com/products/ocd-v2)
    Holidays (1/7/2026):
    • Welcome to 2026!
    • Distaff Day
    • Harlem Globetrotter’s Day
    • I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore Day
    • International Programmer’s Day
    • National Bobblehead Day
    • National Pass Gas Day
    • National Tempura Day
    • Old Rock Day
    • Orthodox Christmas Day
    • Celebration of Life Week
    • Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
    • Diet Resolution Week
    • National Lose Weight-Feel Great Week
    • National Thank Your Customers Week
    • National Time Consciousness Week
    • Silent Record Week
    • Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week

    Links and References:
    1. https://www.etymonline.com/word/responsibility
    2. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/theories-of-international-responsibility-law/from-respondere-to-responsibility/6726884E24137102F990B6903624391D
    3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-not-to-think/202403/where-does-responsibility-come-from#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTotal%20responsibility%20means%20taking%20full,can%20move%20forward%20and%20adapt.&text=This%20radical%20idea%20challenges%20us,we%20taught%20helplessness%20or%20resilience?
    4. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201102/taking-full-responsibility-your-life#:~:text=It%20means%20recognizing%20that%20how,a%20practicing%20Buddhist%20since%201989
    5. https://medium.com/@salmanhaf2ez/nietzsches-philosophy-of-personal-responsibility-ab14cf1a8edb




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    53 m
  • Mini: Charcuterie Boards

    Mini: Charcuterie Boards
    Jan 5 2026
    We are taking a side journey into the delectable topic of charcuterie boards. We briefly describe what they are and then how to put one together. Do you have a great charcuterie board you've made? Let us know!

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.wisconsincheese.com/the-cheese-life/article/153/charcuterie-history2.
    2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystern/2023/01/05/charcuterie-franchise-growing-rapidly/3.
    3. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/g45672825/charcuterie-board-ideas/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18399044072&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18396202201&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEptjqsj-6fWg0aPJ0jg3-rX5&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p7KBhCkARIsAE6XlakJLJmIPLr7dEbdSTI2lXHor8lHxnC9u0PfZ7zO-huULnEk0VjWrKkaAt3JEALw_wcB


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    14 m
  • 2025 Wrap-Up

    2025 Wrap-Up
    Dec 31 2025
    Another year on the books. We reflect on what we discussed this year, our listener stats, and personal experiences with movies, books, and TV shows. It's our annual discussion about the year for a little peak behind the curtains. Check out Shane's playlist for 2025: Shane’s Spotify Playlist

    Happy New Year!

    ~ Why We Do What We Do

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: The Conjuring: Last Rites (https://www.hbomax.com/movies/conjuring-last-rites/e62d3010-ffd6-45ef-b8e7-4eed314f375c)
    • Shane: Shift by Hugh Howey (https://hughhowey.com/books/shift/)


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    51 m
  • Mini: Choral Responding

    Mini: Choral Responding
    Dec 29 2025
    Choral or Unison responding is a classroom participation strategy in which all students answer together when given an opportunity to do so. This allows the teacher to ensure participation and identify students who may be struggilng. It also keeps students engaged and increases their retention of the material. We explain how it works.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Debra-Kamps/publication/15253492_Enhanced_small_group_instruction_using_choral_responding_and_student_interaction_for_children_with_autism_and_developmental_disabilities/links/566607e808ae4931cd6267fe/Enhanced-small-group-instruction-using-choral-responding-and-student-interaction-for-children-with-autism-and-developmental-disabilities.pdf
    2. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0198742917712968
    3. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1045988X.2012.682184?needAccess=true
    4. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ846929
    5. https://people.uncw.edu/kozloffm/choral.pdf
    6. https://kyocare.com/choral-responding-a-versatile-aba-technique-to-engage-students/
    7. https://medium.com/inspired-ideas-prek-12/why-unison-response-works-in-the-classroom-1c867e53acf3
    https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/20/article/717782/pdf

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    14 m
  • Culture and Disability

    Culture and Disability
    Dec 24 2025
    Different cultures around the world have unique perspectives on disability. We survey several different cultural values and approaches to thinking about and talking about disability. Of course, culture is not ubiquitous throughout a given region, so these are broad generalizations. But, it is useful to think about different ways people think about this topic that affects so many of us.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Fan-designed bird promos for Wingspan (https://store.stonemaiergames.com/collections/wingspan-fan-designed-promo-packs)
    • Shane: Coquito!

    Holidays (12/24/2025):
    • Christmas Eve
    • Last Minute Shopper’s Day
    • National Eggnog Day
    • Christmas Bird Count Week
    • Posadas

    Links and References:
    1. https://www.ohio.edu/cas/psychology/addressing-model
    2. https://theconversation.com/traditional-beliefs-inform-attitudes-to-disability-in-africa-why-it-matters-138558
    3. https://asylos.org/nigeria-report/
    4. https://www.cepal.org/notes/74/Titulares2
    5. https://pwd.org.au/about-us/about-disability/history-of-australias-disability-movement/
    6. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/01/17/personas-con-discapacidad-america-latina
    7. https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/F505-slides.pdf
    8. https://www.worldforgottenchildren.org/blog/developmental-disabilities-in-children-across-different-cultures/22
    9. https://www.umassp.edu/inclusive-by-design/who-before-how/understanding-disabilities
    10. https://ncpd.org.za/how-do-different-cultures-view-disability/
    11. https://miusa.org/resource/tip-sheets/global-disability-culture-101/
    12. https://kidsnewtocanada.ca/mental-health/developmental-disability
    13. https://rootedinrights.org/the-cultural-implications-of-being-disabled-in-india/
    14. https://dsq-sds.org/article/id/789/




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    56 m
  • Mini: Circular Breathing

    Mini: Circular Breathing
    Dec 22 2025
    Have you ever heard of circular breathing? For musicians who play instruments that require blown air, circular breathing is a technique to produce continuous notes without being interrupted by breathing in. However, circular breathing isn't a very accurate name for it. We'll explain what it is, how to do it, and briefly touch on circular breathing as it relates to mindfulness and throat singing. Have you tried circular breathing?

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.berklee.edu/berklee-today/winter-2012/the-woodshed/circular-breathing
    2. https://www.healthline.com/health/circular-breathing
    3. https://clarinet.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Circular-Breathing.pdf
    4. https://musicforbrass.com/blogs/students/circular-breathing-when-and-how-to-use-it?srsltid=AfmBOoraj42qmdEDlo2DNNb_CuAlJWFfp5S6JveqstCB_WKE_5SId3NE


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    13 m
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