Sometimes the lessons that stick the most are the ones never intended to be taught.
Andrew N. Meltzoff & Walter S. Gilliam | Mar 19, 2024
A growing body of research suggests that optimism plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental well-being.
Immaculata De Vivo | Mar 15, 2024
A simple dice game shines a bit of light on the psychology of regret.
Geoffrey Engelstein | Feb 26, 2024
“Every category is a simplification to some degree; it throws away information about the thing.”
The Editors | Feb 15, 2024
If we want to understand our consciousness, we must not be afraid to break new ground.
Marc Wittmann | Jan 25, 2024
Games have the unique ability to provoke deep, socially based emotions triggered by choice and consequence.
Katherine Isbister | Dec 18, 2023
Psychological anthropologist Bradd Shore explores the subtle but powerful influence of rituals on shaping our lives.
The Editors | Dec 11, 2023
Richard Cytowic, a pioneering researcher who returned synesthesia to mainstream science, traces the historical evolution of our understanding of the phenomenon.
Richard E. Cytowic | Nov 16, 2023
Author and anthropologist Elizabeth Carpenter-Song offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by rural families on the brink of homelessness.
Elizabeth Carpenter-Song | Oct 30, 2023
The next time you catch yourself doomscrolling, take it as an invitation to own your own horror.
Erik Davis | Oct 1, 2023
