Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

Learn to spot the scientists who are searching for the truth rather than money, ego, or fame.
A wizard owl soars over an orange background.
The space‑specific neurons in the owl’s specialized auditory brain can do advanced math.
A group of people engaged in dark humor while standing around a skeleton.
When done right, dark humor can help us face inconvenient truths and question stifling social conventions.
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Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
John Templeton Foundation
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If you want to write and speak well, use common words, not grandiose ones. Unless you're Shakespeare, you're more likely to annoy people.
A vintage photo portraying a woman engaged in predictive processing while studying a document.
Your expectations form the way you experience the world.
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We all spend way too much time worrying what other people think of us — it’s time to cut loose.