Mind & Behavior

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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Despite the claims of speed reading apps and programs, you actually have to read the book if you want to learn.
Book cover for "Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding" by Margaret C. Andrews, featuring a red background and bold text that echoes the timeless principle: know thyself.
Aristotle taught that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” — all leaders and teams should take note.
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2mins
Modern culture has made us feel like there’s no time to be patient. Sarah Schnitker’s lab at Baylor University is researching how this often-forgotten virtue could improve our overall well-being.
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1hr 2mins
“There's research showing that people who are curious, who ask questions, are not just happier, they're not just more successful, they also live longer.”
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6mins
Everything you experience is filtered through your brain, and everyone’s brain is different. Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.
Unlikely Collaborators
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3mins
Biologist Tyler Volk PhD, psychiatrist Bruce Greyson MD, and palliative care physician BJ Miller MD, reveal how confronting mortality can improve the way we live.
Unlikely Collaborators