What the flu, Game Theory Parenting, Anxiety and Depression

What the flu, Game Theory Parenting, Anxiety and Depression

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 7, Episode 99

  • Apr 25, 2018 4:00 pm
  • 2:18:47 mins

What the flu does to your body (12:40) Laura Haynes, Ph.D., is a professor of Immunology at the University of Connecticut Health. The Flu season is coming to an end, a pretty nasty one.  But, what exactly is the flu and how does it affect our bodies.  Laura Haynes explains why the flu makes you feel horrible and how that is a good thing. The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting (1:00:18) Kevin Zollman, Ph.D, is an associate professor of philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-author of the Book (along with Paul Raeburn) “The game theorist's guide to parenting”. Game Theory, is the mathematical analysis of conflict resolution.  So game theory obviously has its place in decision making between international businessmen, heads of state, and with your 5-year-old?!? Dr. Zollman explains art of benevolent manipulation. Anxiety and Depression (1:46:42) Ganel-Lyn Condie is an author, and has recently published her book “You Are Magnificent.” She is a motivational speaker and has appeared on television and radio shows. Some of the most common regrets parents have in life deal with not spending enough time with their kids. Family relationships require time and patience to build. Ganel-Lyn Condie talks about how better deal with Anxiety and Depression.

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