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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.
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“Let me walk you through the biggest traps that you should be aware of that are a danger to your financial wellbeing.”
It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
In this excerpt from "Playful," Cas Holman surveys the research that brought the neuroscience of play into the mainstream.
3mins
Philosophy asks if free will is real. Neuroscience reveals why the answer is more complicated than we expected.
Unlikely Collaborators
In this excerpt from "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin makes the case that neurons reveal how memory, meaning, and even consciousness emerge from the same biological roots in humans, sea slugs, and beyond.
When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
The whole isn't greater than the sum of its parts; that's a flaw in our thinking. Non-reductionism requires magic, not merely science.
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
6mins
Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.
Unlikely Collaborators
Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.
In this excerpt from "Lucky By Design," Judd Kessler explains how opportunity costs shape our choices and why time is the real price we pay.
20mins
“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”
In this excerpt from "The Art of Spending Money," Morgan Housel lays out the spending and financial habits guaranteed to end in regret.
10mins
“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”
3mins
Language is a huge part of human development, even the language we keep to ourselves. Three experts explain how words and beliefs can change our brains and our lives:
Unlikely Collaborators
Why the best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a profound moment of institutional renewal — with this quartet of skills.
59mins
"One of the largest mitigating factors against getting traumatized is who is there for you at that particular time."
You may actually be on the same wavelength.
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?