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 woman in a sleeveless dress looks up at a bird shape formed by clusters of white dots against a dark background.
36mins
Are we the stories we tell? Kmele sat down with legendary conservationist Jane Goodall, actor Terry Crews and psychologist Dan McAdams to discuss how humanity makes its meaning.
Gertrude Bell, a formidable traveller, archaeologist and diplomat, defied the action fallacy by challenging conventional wisdom and achieving remarkable success in her endeavors.
We rightly celebrate Winston Churchill as one of the world's greatest leaders — but for all the wrong reasons.
The curious be the unicorn.
Visionaries from Socrates to Steve Jobs have touted curiosity as an essential quality. Here’s how to supercharge your spirit of inquiry.
A group of people sitting around a table in a conference room, strategizing on how to retain talent.
Really smart people don’t just demand intellectual engagement — they need the opportunity to learn and create something special.
A collage of people learning and working on a computer.
Your brain is not an obsolete piece of technology. Once properly trained for learning, it’s your ticket to navigating the AI landscape.
A humble black and white photo of a man with his hands clasped.
In our competitive world, fortune does not appear to favor the humble — but a strong counter-narrative is emerging.
A tree diagram with branches labeled Astrobiology, Technology, Physics, Math, and Sociology, representing different academic disciplines.
42mins
The Santa Fe Institute is a cradle of modern research. Our host Kmele meets some of the brilliant minds who work there.