Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

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Its creators hope the technology will help people meaningfully connect with the external world.
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9mins
Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.
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What Shark Tank pitches, Sundance films, and unusual sandwiches show us about our choices.
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To make a ton of information stick in your mind, you have to make it chunky.
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5mins
James Fadiman PhD, who has 60 years of experience in the field, believes they are.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells could have important medical applications, including diagnosing endometriosis
A person cutting a diamond with a pair of tweezers while under the influence of LSD.
Benjamin Breen on his greatest revelations while writing about the birth of psychedelic science.
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Research suggests you can influence your sense of time by changing the “embodiedness” of your daily habits.
A man in a blue jersey holding a basketball participates in sports psychology.
Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure.
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Big Think spoke to the author of "The 5 Love Languages" about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.
Keywords: emotional intelligence

Description: An image showcasing a woman's eye with an eye chart, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is much more than a trending C-suite buzz phrase — it’s the anchor attribute of every great leader.
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6mins
The Osbournes was MTV’s biggest show – and it almost cost Jack Osbourne his life. Here’s how his family’s reality TV fame stole his childhood, and how he’s been able to heal since.
Unlikely Collaborators
A woman's feet in a hammock on the beach.
It may seem as though top performers are always on, but the secret to their success is taking the time to recharge.
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An MIT study finds the brains of children who grow up in less affluent households are less responsive to rewarding experiences.
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5mins
Enlightenment: After the ecstasy, the laundry. Why enlightenment is never an end in itself.
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In "Dear Oliver," neuroscientist Susan Barry describes how her 10-year correspondence with Oliver Sacks unleashed her inner author.
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6mins
You know Steve-O. Now meet Steve Glover, as the professional stuntman talks to us about pain, insecurity, and never finding contentment.
Unlikely Collaborators
A human eye is drawn in pencil on the left, blending into a stylized version of the same eye overlaid with blue and red concentric circles on the right.
3mins
What is perception, really? Philosopher Alva Noë on why perception is a puzzling phenomenon:
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The brain-computer interface will be tested in a six-year trial in patients with quadriplegia.
Tesla in a suit sitting in a chair.
"She understood me and I understood her. I loved that pigeon.”