Neuropsych

The Indian philosopher had a lot to say.

They seem to have a mechanism for caring similar to ours.

In general, birds of a feather do tend to flock together.

He reminds us that meaning is wherever we choose to look.

A long-ridiculed theory about humankind’s early leap of consciousness is revived.

But we already knew that, didn’t we?

At Big Think, we capture the thoughts of the world’s most brilliant thinkers.

This is the psychology of why friendships (and marriages) fail.

Education shouldn’t just be about preparing us for the workforce. It should prepare us for life.

A recent study could help improve treatments for PTSD, anxiety and phobias.

Unfortunately, this means that drivers act more aggressively on the road when spotting cyclists.

Have swipes and scrolls replaced deep thinking?

This may be more common in mammals than we’d thought.

Chronic procrastination is associated with a slew of negative health outcomes.

Researchers find that toddlers verbalize and interact more with their parents when reading sessions feature print books, not tablets.

The Canadian professor’s old-school message is why many started listening to him.

Artists and fans are the big losers as bot-powered scalpers make a killing.

It was a good month.

Do you have a magnetic compass in your head?

A new study, led by psychologist Jean Twenge, points to the screen as the problem.

You can say ‘no’ to things, and you should. Do it like this.

Rediscovering the principles of self-actualisation might be just the tonic that the modern world is crying out for.

Does believing in true love make people act like jerks?

Delving into the psychology of an uncommon joy.

One way to limit clutter is by being mindful of your spending.

Our egotism and self-confidence can sometimes spill-over to our loved ones.

They say laughter is the best medicine; you might not be able to laugh a broken leg away, but it might help your depression.

Being on shaky financial footing is making Americans dumber.

How prone you are to boredom plays an unexpected role.