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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....
Elon Musk achieves Top 20 world ranking in Diablo IV
Elon Musk has reached the top 20 players globally in the popular game Diablo IV, a surprising achievement given his demanding roles as CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. Known for his intense work ethic and...
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems, often goes with more generous and prosocial choices....
Mark Zuckerberg says he can beat anyone at Civilization
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to play Sid Meier’s Civilization live on Twitch and believes no one could beat him. He made the comments in an interview at Meta’s Connect event, saying he is...
The “Multiple Intelligences” theory: a persistent educational myth
Despite its popularity among educators, Howard Gardner's "multiple intelligences" theory lacks scientific validation and has shown no effective educational application. The model, which categorizes...
Google DeepMind trains robots to autonomously tie shoes and repair other robots
Google DeepMind has developed a robotic system capable of performing complex tasks such as tying shoes and repairing other robots. Using advanced...
Intelligent people prefer dark humor
The study titled "Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness, and mood" was published in the journal Cognitive Processing in 2017. The...
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children's intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development through physical challenges and...
Enhancing critical thinking through writing and mindful technology use
Writing helps develop critical thinking by requiring clarity, logical organization, and evaluation of information. Technology can either hinder or enhance these skills, depending on its use. While...
The hidden strength of misunderstood individuals: embracing complexity
The article discusses how people who are often misunderstood may actually possess a valuable trait: complexity. This trait involves the ability to balance contrasting characteristics, such as being...
Brain connectivity influences optimal sleep duration
New neuroscience research reveals that individual variations in brain connectivity impact the amount of sleep needed for optimal functioning. People with stronger connectivity in brain networks...
Lifting weights boosts brain function
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad230740 Contrary to the stereotype of weightlifting being associated with brute strength, research shows that regular weight...