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Silhouettes of two people facing each other, clinking wine glasses against an orange background, sharing a lighthearted, possibly drunk moment.
Mini Philosophy
The “intoxication thesis”: The evolutionary benefits of getting drunk
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
Jonny Thomson
Illustration of three stylized human brains in orange, pink, and green, each with abstract wave patterns inside, overlapping at their edges.
Mini Philosophy
The sci-fi hypothesis that explains why you click with certain people
You may actually be on the same wavelength.
Jonny Thomson
A woman in a black dress lies on a green sofa, holding a closed book in one hand, resting with her eyes closed.
3 min
The Well
How to wait well, according to neuroscience and psychology
Modern culture has made us feel like there’s no time to be patient. Sarah Schnitker’s lab at Baylor University is researching how this often-forgotten virtue could improve our overall well-being.
Sarah Schnitker
Close-up split image showing the left half of a human eye and the right half of a purple flower, highlighting the detail and texture of both subjects.
3 min
Perception Box
Fearing death keeps us from living. 3 experts explain.
Biologist Tyler Volk PhD, psychiatrist Bruce Greyson MD, and palliative care physician BJ Miller MD, reveal how confronting mortality can improve the way we live.
Tyler Volk
Unlikely Collaborators
A person stands facing a wall covered in sticky notes on the left; abstract blue and white sparkling patterns form a striking nexus on the right side of the image.
Mini Philosophy
The Nexus Method: How to make the most of what you learn
When your head is full of information, how can you actually make use of it?
Jonny Thomson
A man with a bald head and gray goatee smiles at the camera. Above his head, a thought bubble filled with red scribbles hints at the inner thoughts of John Amaechi.
Books
John Amaechi shares the 6 books that changed his thinking
The psychologist, educator, and former NBA player discusses the professional volumes and childhood stories that shaped his life and his approach to it.
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