Rich and Matt delve into the intricacies of the human brain, exploring how our brains manage energy, creativity, and memory. While fresh brains are undoubtedly faster and sharper, youth doesn’t always guarantee first place: older brains may be better when it comes to cognitive performance.



As they sift through the fast-firing neurons of neuro-plasticity, they come across the unexpected origins of mental fatigue, while Matt peeks inside Rich’s head to try and unpick the origins of creativity and original thinking.

Rich and Matt delve into the intricacies of the human brain, exploring how our brains manage energy, creativity, and memory. While fresh brains are undoubtedly faster and sharper, youth doesn’t always guarantee first place: older brains may be better when it comes to cognitive performance.As they sift through the fast-firing neurons of neuro-plasticity, they come across the unexpected origins of mental fatigue, while Matt peeks inside Rich’s head to try and unpick the origins of creativity and original thinking.

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MSP276. Brainwaves. Sleep, Creativity and Cognitive Performance.

This week Matt and Rich take another look at the weirder side of science and technology. Elon Musk’s Neuralink evokes The Force, enabling a quadriplegic man to play computer chess through thought alone, illustrating the technology’s potential for enhancing human interaction in digital environments.



Illusory patten recognition could hold the key to why some people are more receptable to conspiracy theories. An overdeveloped evolutionary response that causes some people to connect dots where none exist, making it easier for them to welcome false narratives. In keeping with the psychological tone of much of the episode, new findings are starting to challenge our understanding of female psychopathy and correcting historical male biases in the research.



No weird science episode is complete without a worm and this week’s is an ancient, nightmare-inducing and thankfully extinct worm species. A cryovolcanic comet brings devilish allure, while new research expands our understanding of PMO, a neurological condition that distorts visual perception and makes faces appear demonic.

This week Matt and Rich take another look at the weirder side of science and technology. Elon Musk’s Neuralink evokes The Force, enabling a quadriplegic man to play computer chess through thought alone, illustrating the technology’s potential for enhancing human interaction in digital environments.Illusory patten recognition could hold the key to why some people are more receptable to conspiracy theories. An overdeveloped evolutionary response that causes some people to connect dots where none exist, making it easier for them to welcome false narratives. In keeping with the psychological tone of much of the episode, new findings are starting to challenge our understanding of female psychopathy and correcting historical male biases in the research.No weird science episode is complete without a worm and this week’s is an ancient, nightmare-inducing and thankfully extinct worm species. A cryovolcanic comet brings devilish allure, while new research expands our understanding of PMO, a neurological condition that distorts visual perception and makes faces appear demonic.

MSP277. Weird Science. Demonic Conspiracy Comets

2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy.



Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive 79% of SMEs are confident about their own growth prospects, despite concerns about rising costs and inflation. This sentiment reflects a sense of resilience after challenging years, with many businesses looking forward to new opportunities.



To gain a deeper understanding of these trends, this episode of Enterprise Explores delves into the findings of the 2024 SME Sentiments Report by Employment Hero with Kevin Fitzgerald, the Managing Director for Asia at Employment Hero.

2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy.Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive 79% of SMEs are confident about their own growth prospects, despite concerns about rising costs and inflation. This sentiment reflects a sense of resilience after challenging years, with many businesses looking forward to new opportunities.To gain a deeper understanding of these trends, this episode of Enterprise Explores delves into the findings of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://employmenthero.com/my/resources/sme-sentiment-report/"> 2024 SME Sentiments Report by Employment Hero</a> with Kevin Fitzgerald, the Managing Director for Asia at Employment Hero.

MSP276. Brainwaves. Sleep, Creativity and Cognitive Performance.

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