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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.
When it comes to behavior, genetics may play a larger role than you think.
Plato's cave metaphor illustrates the cognitive trap of ignorance, where we may be unaware of the limitations of our understanding.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Leaders ideally intertwine their own success with that of their teams — if that’s not the case at your workplace, here’s what to do.
If you're an atheist with a vocation, who laid that path for you?
Could studying the Oriental hornet lead to a treatment for people with alcohol use disorder?
The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.
Listen, set boundaries, and point them where to go.
Psychotherapist Israa Nasir explains how a “value-aligned life” can help us crush our goals — without being crushed by the need to accomplish more.
Daniel Goleman: Why emotional intelligence may be the number one indicator of organizational success
Today’s technology presents unique challenges for social awareness and relationship management at work, making emotional intelligence all the more critical.
While we’re busy wondering whether machines will ever become conscious, we rarely stop to ask: What happens to us?
If you have any sort of power for any reasonable length of time, you will be changed by it — awareness of the effects is crucial.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Startup success can often hinge on a key lesson derived from behavioral science … and Jerry Seinfeld's "Night Guy vs. Morning Guy" routine.
The color of the shirt you're wearing right now depends on many factors, from your eye shape to what language you speak.
Scientists have created a magnificent portrait of every connection among neurons in a fruit fly’s brain.
There’s little more infuriating in the world than being told to “calm down” when you’re in the midst of a simmering grump.
Can laboratories become more humane, or is it time to end animal research altogether?
Cal Newport explains how you and your teams can accomplish more while improving quality and supercharging workplace morale.
Take it from Bezos, Musk, and Einstein — rethinking lines of inquiry can transform business, investing, and innovation strategy.