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 painting of orange and red circles on a blue background, displaying randomness in its arrangement.
To break "analysis paralysis," reduce the number of available options — and introduce an element of chance.
A heat map of the human body.
Survey data suggests that our bodily perceptions of love extend far beyond the heart.
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.
A black and blue image of a chemical symbol featuring mirror image.
This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.
A silhouette of a boy jumping into the water.
12mins
Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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A group of marijuana pills on a white surface.
The benefits of the psychedelic seem to last long after the trip wears off.
A man sitting in a chair next to a woman, pondering Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy.
The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
An old drawing of a man with his hand in his head, exploring the depths of free will.
Neural imaging has shown that the brain has “decided” what we’re going to do before we make a conscious choice — but is this even relevant to free will?
A group of people hugging in front of a secret camera.
Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.
A man radiating emotional energy in his profile.
According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
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.
A light bulb hanging on a wall with a swirl pattern.
Even if a leading theory of consciousness is wrong, it can still be useful to science.
Two women demonstrating authentic leadership while conversing at a desk.
Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
A painting exploring philosophical problems through a depiction of naked people in a pool.
Is immortality a tantalizing possibility or a philosophical paradox?
Large shards of broken glass lie on the floor in front of a window with cracked glass; red curtains frame the scene.
11mins
"Resilience" is being able to withstand hardship; "antifragility" goes one step further.