Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

A family walking down a dirt road.
Is it better to be the oldest sibling, the youngest, or in the middle?
A woman and an octopus gracefully intertwined in a mesmerizing scene.
A controversial new philosophy paper tries to bring our moral prejudices to heel. Should it?
An image of a blue, yellow, and green cell.
The bots started as windpipe cells, yet they helped nerve cells repair and grow.
A hand is pointing at a diagram illustrating the tyranny of small decisions.
Acting "little and often" has huge consequences and they're not always good — but awareness yields solutions.
A man in an astronaut suit is waving to the camera, showcasing his leadership as he navigates outer space.
Former spacewalker Mike Massimino tells Big Think how NASA missions shaped great leaders.
Santa Claus hanging from a hazardous chimney.
With any occupation comes a risk of health and safety hazards. When it comes to being Santa Claus, the challenges are unique.
A man with glasses is smiling for the camera, showcasing his ability to operate at all levels.
In a guest essay for Big Think Business, Pedro Franceschi — co-founder and co-CEO of Brex — explains why deftly navigating between vision and details is crucial for successful leaders.
A person's hand is holding a piece of paper.
It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.
A black and white photo of a person in pajamas reading a book.
Even before birth, our brains are taking note of the languages we hear.
Xiaomi redmi note 3 smartwatch with blood pressure device integration.
Embedded in a cell phone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.
A rat is floating in front of a DNA screen, exhibiting an autistic behavior.
The study is a solid step toward developing gene therapies against neurodevelopmental disorders.
An captivating image of a jellyfish gracefully floating in a dark abyss.
Lab experiments showed Caribbean box jellyfish are quick studies of their environment.
A group of people sitting at a table in a brave space, working on their laptops.
Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
An image of a blue nebula in space.
Your life’s memories could, in principle, be stored in the universe’s structure.
A black and white photo of a man with his hands on his head.
Some neuroscientists question whether the body can “keep score” of anything in a meaningful way.
A black and white image of a man holding a camera and various Chinese and Japanese textbooks, showcasing his dedication to learning these languages.
Arieh Smith, a New York City-based polyglot who runs the YouTube channel Xiaomanyc, talks language-learning with Big Think.
An integrated woman's feet resting on a chair.
There are steps we can take to create a new paradigm that will help shift society's attitude towards women in the workplace.
An old black and white photo of a man practicing phrenology on a bust.
The pseudoscience phrenology swept the popular imagination, and its practitioners made a mint preying on prejudices, gullibility, and misinformation.
A person wearing a paper bag with a smiley face on it, exuding an air of happiness.
Instead of fear, his delusions bring him cheer. His psychiatrist embraces them.