Why Schopenhauer’s “last resort” ruins thinking and how to debate without it. When conversations get tense, the easiest move is also the worst one: drop the issue and go after the person. The Latin...
Psychology
Dark traits
MedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of the most complicated mental...
Saying “Sorry you feel that way” is a gaslighting tactic that hurts
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that makes a person doubt their own experience and judgment. One common way it shows up is the non-apology: a statement such as “I’m sorry you feel that...
Kind-hearted people often end up with narcissists and here is how to break the pattern
Why do some people seem to act like magnets for narcissistic partners or friends? Relationship writer Catherine Winter highlights eight overlapping reasons: Some people offer abundant praise or...
Decisions
The key to starting a dreaded task is to act without waiting for motivation
Harvard Business Review: How to actually start the task you've been avoiding To begin a task you have been avoiding, the most crucial step is to take action, even if you do not feel motivated. The...
AI as “System 0” risks reducing human autonomy in decision-making
Research from Università Cattolica suggests that AI can function as "System 0," an external thinking process that complements human intuition (System 1) and analytical reasoning (System 2). While AI...
Sleeping before a decision helps people avoid first impression bias
A series of Duke University experiments shows that quick choices lean heavily on first impressions, while choices made after a night of sleep become more balanced. In the tasks, people judged the...
Fear changes how women make financial decisions
Women tend to exhibit more conservative financial behavior than men when experiencing fear, according to recent research. While fear significantly impacts both genders, women are more likely to...
Dreams
High brain activity and micro-awakenings explain why some people remember dreams better
Everyone dreams, yet the morning after brings a different reality for each of us. Some people wake up with vivid, movie-like memories of their night...
Two people exchange a message while dreaming for the first time, startup claims
Humanity may have just crossed a new frontier in communication. A California-based startup, REMspace, claims to have successfully enabled two people to exchange a simple message while they were both...
Startup says two people sent a word to each other while dreaming
A California startup reports that two lucid dreamers exchanged a simple message while asleep. According to the announcement, sensors confirmed rapid eye movement sleep, the first sleeper received a...
Dreams as a key to brain function and health
The significance of dreams in brain activity and health Rahul Jandial's insights reveal that dreams serve as a cognitive tool, with the brain highly active during sleep. Nightmares and erotic dreams...
Intelligence
Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say2021 study: girlfriend success barely dents male self-esteem2022-2023 study: women’s higher status helps,...
Asking follow-up questions and recalling small details are among seven habits that mark an exceptional listener
Exceptional listeners do more than stay quiet while others speak. Psychology research shows they share a set of subtle conversational habits that help speakers feel deeply heard. They ask genuine...
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Personal development is often seen as a way to build better habits or achieve goals, but new psychological models suggest it is also a direct path to spiritual awakening. Researchers in adult...
People with better thinking skills are better with tech
Cognitive abilities determine efficiency and mental load in everyday computer tasks This study investigates the relationship between cognitive abilities and performance in common computer tasks....
Intuition
Accessing and trusting your intuition
Intuition is a legitimate cognitive skill that can guide decision-making, especially in complex or high-stakes situations. Research highlights that intuition, often dismissed as irrational, is...
The human equation: finding fulfillment beyond material success
In this interview, author Laurent Gounelle discusses his latest novel, "An Almost Perfect World," which explores the potential dangers of a hyper-connected society where technology controls our...
Neuroscience
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Have you ever been so absorbed in a task that hours passed like minutes? This experience, often called "being in the zone," is known in psychology as the flow state. It is not just a happy accident;...
High brain activity and micro-awakenings explain why some people remember dreams better
Everyone dreams, yet the morning after brings a different reality for each of us. Some people wake up with vivid, movie-like memories of their night...
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors in the brain
Long COVID brain fog affects work, school, and daily life. A new human study shows a clear biological sign: higher levels of AMPA receptors, the brain’s fast “on” switches for learning and memory....
Listening to theta binaural beats may help calm and sleep
Binaural beats are a sound effect made by playing two slightly different tones, one in each ear. The brain perceives a third...
Various Psychology
Listening is the underrated skill that makes you a better leader instantly
We often think of great leaders as great talkers. We imagine them giving rousing speeches, setting a clear vision, and having an answer for everything. But a massive review of scientific research...
The Pratfall Effect: why making mistakes can make you more likable
Perfection is often overrated. While we strive to be flawless in job interviews or first dates, psychology suggests that being too perfect can actually push people away. A small blunder, like...
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Have you ever been so absorbed in a task that hours passed like minutes? This experience, often called "being in the zone," is known in psychology as the flow state. It is not just a happy accident;...
Invisible load in relationships: 3 signs you carry too much
Many couples argue about who does the dishes or who takes out the trash. Yet, even when these visible tasks are split evenly, one partner often feels more exhausted and overwhelmed than the other....