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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
When stuffed and staring down the last bite, you might hear your mother's voice in your mind.
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Humans are among the most altruistic species that we’ve studied, due to our alloparental instincts – a trait we evolved into that allows us to care for offspring who are […]
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“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, Author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains.
Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”
The best of all investor attributes is easily attained — and unbeatable in combination with other advantages.
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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on toxic resilience and the importance of gratitude and breathing.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.
Our desire for recognition at work can lead to perilous ends.
In the fight between head and heart, psychologists will win.
For most of human history, babies probably picked up language by overhearing.
"Fasting…should not be demonized for simply suggesting that we take a break from eating once in a while."
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Finding meaning isn’t just personally fulfilling — it’s critical to our brain’s development, explains USC neuroscientist.
Half a century ago, idealistic punks shook a fist at the status quo — and their legacy is a blueprint for modern leadership.
It's good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
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There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?
Physicists have increasingly begun to view life as information-processing "states of matter" that require special consideration.
Cognitive systems famously posited by psychologist Daniel Kahneman (1934-2024) may hold the key to a more productive and focused work environment.
50 years ago, Herman Chernoff proposed using human faces to represent multidimensional datasets. It was a good idea in theory — but a disaster in practice.
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Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
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“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.