Creativity

Creativity

A beam of light shines through clouds in a painted sky, with the word "AWE" in large yellow letters centered in the image.
14 min
If you’ve gotten goosebumps when hearing a story about a stranger’s selfless heroism, or you’ve felt your chest swell at a concert, when the audience’s voice and the musician’s instruments align, you have felt awe. And, according to professor Dacher Keltner, who has spent his life studying it, it’s one of humankind’s most unifying traits:
A rat stands on a concrete floor, casting a shadow on the wall that resembles the shape of a sheep.
9 min
“There would be something very, very empty and meaningless about [a] sort of life with no problems.”
A digital illustration of a human brain next to a crescent moon on a dark background.
3 min
Sleeping better helps you think better, which helps you live better. Three experts explain why quality sleep is imperative to brain function, problem solving, communication, and more.
Unlikely Collaborators
The word "ALONE" in large white letters on a purple background, with a sad person's face visible inside the letter "O.
3 min
“The media is 10x more likely to describe experiences of being alone as negative, as compared to positive.” Psychologist Ethan Kross shares how reframing the idea of loneliness can help us feel more peace when we’re on our own.
A silhouette of a human head with swirling arrows inside the brain, illustrating a concept of circular thought or mental processes.
9 min
"If you're interested in human performance, what you want is something that's reliable and repeatable, and thus you want neurobiology because neurobiology gives you mechanism."
A man with long curly hair sits on a chair in a white hallway, surrounded by illustrated documents, maps, and notes taped to a gray wall.
1 min
“The public really doesn't realize that they are much closer to CIA spies than they think they are.”