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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.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
How deep is your kink?
The benefits of compassion in the workplace are manifold — but leaders should retain an intentional focus on mental, emotional, and physical balance.
In "Human History on Drugs," Sam Kelly explores what the research can tell us about one of history’s most brilliant — and troubled — artists.
A mid-flight scare reveals how embracing death can bring purpose and meaning to everyday life.
Want to study philosophy but skip some of its heavier tomes? These five novels are a great place to start. (Existential despair guaranteed.)
Living longer is only half the equation. Here’s how to stay healthier for more of those years.
Evolution may have built our brains, but it didn't build them to find truth.
Most of us think we're good listeners, but we're wrong — and it's ruining our relationships.
To be culturally intelligent, you must be curious and open-minded — and the benefits can be transformative.
In "The Gift of Not Belonging," Rami Kaminski explains why group consensus may hinder the original thinkers who help advance society.
The corporate world is no cake walk — as a leader you need a framework that can equip you for the cross-pressures.
Annie Duke, a poker champion turned decision scientist, talks with Big Think about how to choose well under uncertainty.
For his new book, “The Ghost Lab,” Matt Hongoltz-Hetling spent time with paranormal investigators to understand their relationship with science and society.
The “primacy/recency effect” is used by celebrated movie-makers, Broadway composers, and restaurateurs — it can work for you too.
John Green opens up about his struggle to remain hopeful while writing about suffering and injustice.
The child has no control at all and the adult tries to control too much. But there is a third way.