Mind & Behavior

Mind & Behavior

Study the science of how we think, feel, and act, with insights that help you better understand yourself and others.

spinal cord injuries
The scientists are headed "straight to the FDA" to begin human trials.
dopamine nation
Experiencing too much pleasure and not enough pain may yield counterintuitive consequences.
Silhouettes of three people watching a screen.
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.
leadership development program
Leadership training can have huge dividends, when it's done right. Here are seven best practices for building a leadership development program that works.
uncanny robot
The most technically impressive feats of animation often strike us as eerie instead of impressive, and it’s all thanks to the uncanny valley.
near-death experience
Our brains might be flooded with the hallucinogen DMT as we die, leading to vivid dreams.
georg simmel
Cities overstimulate our senses and are full of people we don't know. Maybe humans were meant for this.
testosterone competition
In tough competitions, men tend to give up early when they feel a low sense of control. Testosterone eradicates that effect.
detransitioners
The results of a recent study suggest that some clinicians might be failing to explore other causes when treating gender dysphoria.
James Bond in Casino Royale
What value does wit hold in genres defined by brute strength?
A hand flipping through a box of old records to illustrate why old people don't like new music.
“They just don’t make good music like they used to.”
Social media addiction
4mins
From Kim Kardashian’s stories to your friend’s Facebook post: social media is designed to keep you jealous.
An urban area with the words 'I want to thank you' spraypainted on a wall illustrating why we should be grateful
When we are more focused on the good things we enjoy in life, we have more to live for.