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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An argument for emphasis on subjective experience.
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The mindless implementation of AI tools can come at a cost for our teams. Here are some red flags and solutions.
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9mins
The Grammy-nominated artist reflects on a life of heartbreak and a future full of hope.
Unlikely Collaborators
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A new framework describes how thought arises from the coordination of neural activity driven by oscillating electric fields — a.k.a. brain “waves” or “rhythms.”
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33 years ago, the theoretical biologist Robert Rosen offered an answer to the question "Is life computable?"
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7mins
Are you convincing everyone you’re smart, or accidentally alienating them? Here’s how to find out.
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Over-reliance on experts with quick fixes has taken us too far from reality — it’s time to dispel the fairy tales.
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If music is a window onto truth, what does screaming reveal?
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Schopenhauer and Freud can help teams navigate the most prickly of collaboration problems.
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Big Think recently spoke with behavioral scientist and author Katy Milkman about what really motivates us and steers our behavior.
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If words are really only 7% of communication, then why would anyone need to learn a foreign language?
An assortment of half-empty drinks in various plastic cups, some with ice and garnishes, is spread across a dark surface—a telltale sign of the previous night's hangover remedy attempts.
The hangover "cures" on the market don't work. A new hydrogel does.
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No matter your company role, the road to a happy and robust team culture can be built on unconditional regard for others.
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GLP-1 agonists may be able to treat addiction, prevent Alzheimer’s, and more.
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Taco Thursdays and free yoga have their limits — for lasting workplace happiness leaders need to think about purpose.
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Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
It's a proclivity that sometimes leads to internal conflicts and high turnover.
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“If we could target those circuits very precisely, then there’s great potential to block the inflammation response for many diseases."
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3mins
Journalist Steven Kotler on digital immortality and the tech that could keep us “alive,” forever.