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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.
ChatGPT doesn’t understand physics, but it memorizes very well and puts in extra effort.
The initial study lays the groundwork for another larger, longer phase 2 trial.
Human thinking is antiquated.
Success is about give and take — with a little more give.
"I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences."
John Templeton Foundation
Risk-taking isn't inherently bad: It tends to build self-confidence when things work out, and resilience when they don’t.
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When migraine and tension-headache patients overuse their medications, they can actually trigger more headaches.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.
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Your brain may notice fearful faces, even if you don't consciously realize it.
A study out of Sweden shows that the highest earning men are slightly less intelligent than those just below them on the economic ladder.
To do more, it sometimes pays to do nothing at all.
Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.
"Language is the most distinctively human talent."
Without the time to mentally disengage from work, people can slip into burnout.
Kids are fragile. They should trust their feelings. The world is a battle between good and evil. We should stop repeating these untruths.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.