The Happiness Ruse
How did feeling good become a matter of relentless, competitive work; a never-to-be-attained goal which makes us miserable?
All posts filed under: Psychology
On Coincidence
On meaningful coincidences and why unscientific beliefs can actually be entirely rational
The Psychological Experience of Poetry
On how our brains and bodies find pleasure in poetry.
When It’s Good to be Bad
Engaging in behavior antithetical to a given goal can increase the chances of eventually achieving it.
Does Dressing Up Make You Smarter?
What happens to the mind when the body looks its best?
The Morality of Language
Does speaking in a second language make you a more moral person?
Is Social Rejection the Key to Creativity?
On the psychology of why rejection and loneliness may be necessary evils for the creative genius
The Surprising Ways Your Name Affects Your Life
From dating to job prospects, a name has remarkable power over the path of its owner’s life.
Can Creativity Be Learned?
Prevailing theories on creativity focus on methodology, or amount of practice. But artistic talent may be more hard-wired than previously thought.
To Work Better, Work Less
Toiling away for more hours diminishes productivity. Why do so many do it anyway?
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