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Emotional Regulation
A day in the Sierra Nevada with Tommy Caldwell reveals how pain, trauma, and “elective hardship” became the foundation of his fortitude.
Books don’t just stimulate the mind — they trigger physiological changes throughout the body.
The benefits of mathematical literacy reach far beyond the realm of numbers and equations.
The Stoic philosopher argued that most of life is outside our control — but the little we do control defines who we are.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Former tech founder Scott Britton wants to shatter the binary myth that separates driving ambition from inner development.
It's not just about the home; it's about everything.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
Harmony and moderation make for a happier life.
Buddhism has rules for slaying your enemies. But the real surprise is finding out who your enemies actually are.
Magicians use “change blindness” to delight audiences — and you can use it to become an excellent colleague.
New research is uncovering why we eat first with our expectations.
You're a moody person. You have to be — because understanding moods philosophically can be crucial to your work-life.
Encouraging thoughtful responses over impulsive reactions can help prevent AI exploitation in decision-making.
How can "you" move on when the old "you" is gone?
People often say, "Let go," or, "Don't take things to heart." But where's the line with this philosophy?
Does Platonic love actually exist?
"I know what you're thinking" can sound kind or creepy — depending on who's saying it.
In the fight between head and heart, psychologists will win.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok.
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
When high-anxiety situations arise in the workplace, we tend to react by fighting, fleeing, freezing, or fawning — but there’s a hidden fifth option.
Admitting that we know little about our future selves can radically improve our decision-making.
Here's the thorny reality behind psychedelics' ability to unearth buried memories.
Big Think spoke to the author of "The 5 Love Languages" about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.
Psychologist Noel Brick shares the mental techniques we can use to improve our performance on and off the field.
Omer Bartov, who spent decades studying the unspeakable horrors of genocide, shares how his studies have impacted his own mental health.
Recent high-profile instances of fraud in psychology have led some to wonder if there's anything useful about the field at all.
Scientific evidence does not support the use of trigger warnings, which are described as a "disingenuous gesture of trauma awareness."