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Mind & Behavior
Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.
Cognitive systems famously posited by psychologist Daniel Kahneman (1934-2024) may hold the key to a more productive and focused work environment.
50 years ago, Herman Chernoff proposed using human faces to represent multidimensional datasets. It was a good idea in theory — but a disaster in practice.
The evidence is far less clear than popular media might lead you to believe.
Take a seat. Take a breath. Take a break.
From flow to emotional intelligence, these insightful books feature actionable advice you can try out today.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Our “embodied minds” suggest an eventual escape from mortality via computer is unlikely.
Rhetorical mastery is within everyone’s reach — equipped with some basic techniques you can rock it like Aristotle.
A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.
Whatever your length of service in the top role, this tool-box will help you conquer adversity — and thrive.
Sound may be an overlooked tool for boosting well-being.
An excerpt from renowned neuropsychologist Nicholas Humphrey’s book “Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness.”
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
Depression can cause you to think too much — and physically sense too little.
"How long someone thinks about [a] problem is a really good proxy of how humans behave."
The acceptance of death is deeply embedded in our culture; it's time to overthrow that idea.
Fixing chronic pain in the body may sometimes require a treatment focused on the brain.
God is not a vending machine, but is it wrong to treat him like one?