As a cultural scientist, passionate traveler and science journalist, Kayt Sukel has no problem tackling interesting (and often risky) subjects spanning love, sex, risk taking, neuroscience, travel and politics.In this episode:-Her fascination with the brain-Applying to college at any early age-Conditioned learning vs. guided discovery-Little movements forward to take you the distance-Working through curiosity-Importance of having freedom to explore as a child-What is it about sex that drives us-Sex vs. love-Ideas on monogamy-Thoughts on risk taking-Common threads risk takers share-Reaching the edge of danger-Neurology of the brain and its relation to risk-Turning off the overthinking part of your brain-Why curiosity guides her life-How people can become better at risk taking-Which mental skills are most important-How the mind reacts to threat-How you can make your kids better risk takersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.