Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

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

corporate training videos
Whether you're developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
a man in a red tie and a hand pointing at him.
Being a jerk gets you rich, promoted, and laid (if you're a man). But there is a downside.
a man sleeping in a bed with a clock.
Like toddlers, adults can also get "overtired."
a collage of a woman's face with a colorful background.
1hr 19mins
Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.
a close up of a cookie monster holding a banana.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
a woman holding a mirror up to her face.
About 2.5% of women and 2.2% of men in the U.S. meet the criteria for body dysmorphic disorder.
Science cannot help us understand or describe first-person experience. Zen koans are a powerful form for helping us reach that description.
financial planning
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
Million Stories
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
a collage of a monkey with a pink triangle
In all mammals, there are two brain pathways for processing information from the eyes: an evolutionarily ancient one and a more modern one.
A black and white photo featuring two men engaged in a profound gaze.
There's such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.
brain organoid
Some scientists think brain organoids could develop a form of consciousness. Others say that's science fiction.
emotional intelligence training for leaders
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.