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 photo of a woman with a purple and black background, capturing the spirit of memory athletes.
Katie Kermode — a memory athlete with four world records — tells Big Think about her unique spin on an ancient technique to memorize unfathomably long lists of information.
A man standing in front of a display of pastries at Panera Bread.
Every opportunity seized is another lost — but not choosing is the worst choice of all.
A group of people, part of a doomsday cult, in white robes standing in front of a white chair.
If someone can make you feel insecure, incomplete, and inadequate, they then can present themselves as the solution you need.
Two people laying down in a field, reflecting on their habits and contemplating their battles with depression.
A healthy lifestyle even protects those who are genetically predisposed to depression.
A group of people collaboratively envisioning the future of work on a piece of paper.
To thrive in a rapidly changing future, we will need adaptable and diverse skill sets. Here’s where to look.
Albert Einstein - leadership in fine art print.
The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.