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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
Busying yourself with research often feels easier, safer, and more satisfying than taking action.
2hr 18mins
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Clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula explains what narcissism really is, how to spot it, and why most of what circulates online gets it wrong.
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Amy Gallo highlights that fostering positive work relationships through empathy and clear communication is essential for enhancing performance, creativity, and well-being, ultimately leading to more supportive and productive professional environments.
Our beliefs about AI consciousness may depend less on evidence and more on self-interest.
René Descartes drew a line between humans and machines. AI is blurring it.
AI psychosis may be the most visible example of something much bigger and stranger.
AI is challenging the idea that relationships require two conscious minds.
With the right preparation and follow-through, anyone can get better at having difficult conversations.
Envy gets a bad rap, but it can be a powerful source of self-knowledge.
People might be taking the advice of “be a good listener” a little too far.
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Zen priest Robert Waldinger shares how to meet life’s messier moments with compassion and presence — for deeper connections, greater resilience, and less suffering.
Complexity may explain how billions of simple neurons give rise to thought, creativity, and consciousness.
AI can provide short-term relief from social anxiety, but it can come at the expense of the social skills you’re trying to build.
Positive thinking only gets you so far.
What happens when transcendent experiences collide with a culture that lacks language for understanding them?
John Templeton Foundation
The world webcam map, a defunct format from Web 1.0, is a foil to today’s algorithmic internet.
