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Psychology
The idea that we're happier at the beginning and end of our lives is really just a comforting myth.
Every Christmas could be the last Christmas.
A key question is how to keep that relief going without relying solely on repeated ketamine infusions.
While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.
Sigmund Freud developed the decidedly unscientific principles of psychoanalysis in a time when most psychologists were trying to join the ranks of chemists and medical doctors.
Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.
The recipe for a perfect date night: a rom-com, a bowl of popcorn, and a syringe of testosterone — at least for gerbils, anyway.
Americans are more willing to put the greater good above their own interests today than in the 1950s.
From politics to culture, we blame “tribalism” for humanity’s problems. This explanation is entirely wrong.
John Templeton Foundation
When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
Million Stories
If you want to escape the negativity, head to Kazakhstan.
We all want to have a good, stable relationship with somebody, says Dr. Helen Fisher. So it's important to understand how intense romantic love affects our long-term goals.
John Templeton Foundation
When you don’t know what you’re looking for, it’s easier to miss it.
Think you should speak about 40% of the time in conversation? How about 70%?
Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
Turning away is a natural response.
Why, exactly, don't you trust that person's opinion?
4mins
What the ‘decade of the brain’ taught us about drug addiction. (Hint, we had it all wrong before.)
Queen Elizabeth II has died. How is this loss different from that of a loved one?
Each of us carries our own version of the Multiverse in our heads.
Not all stress is created equal.
Athletes often use creatine to boost performance and aid muscle recovery. Accumulating evidence suggests it could also help with depression.
We also don't know how Tylenol works. But it does work.
Not every "expert" has the expertise to back up their argument.
Dogs are seen as more likely to leap without looking – possibly a trait shared with their owners.
Some animals were even assigned their own lawyers.
It's time to let go of those emails from your cousin and the photos of your dinner.
What creates our private, inner universes is still a mystery.
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
Looking at ourselves in a mirror — or on a video call — shapes our sense of self. But what you see is not what others see.