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philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: The Four Realms of Existence

Joseph LeDoux explores the concept of self and its separation from the physical body in his latest book.
fromNature
6 months ago
Writing

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: The Four Realms of Existence

Joseph LeDoux explores the concept of self and its separation from the physical body in his latest book.
fromNature
6 months ago
Writing

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

#evolutionary-psychology
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Instincts Undermining Our Humanity-and the Path Ahead

Understanding our primal instincts can help address modern societal issues like polarization and violence.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Instincts Undermining Our Humanity-and the Path Ahead

Understanding our primal instincts can help address modern societal issues like polarization and violence.
#psychology
Digital life
Our self-concept is a dynamic process influenced by relationships and experiences rather than a static state.
The 'end of history illusion' makes us underestimate our future changes.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Are you a Flat Earther? You're probably INSECURE, scientists say

Belief in conspiracy theories, like Flat Earth, is linked to unmet psychological needs for security and value.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sex 20 times a week? New study identifies four types of romantic lover

The study categorizes romantic love into four distinct types based on sexual frequency and emotional differences.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Understanding Second Chances

Second chances are closely connected to the concept of forgiveness.
Giving second chances necessitates careful and strategic reasoning.
The complexity of real-life situations keeps the topic of second chances dynamic.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Would You Wear Hitler's Sweater?

Cognitive biases prioritize mental shortcuts but can lead to inaccuracies in judgment and perception.
Errors of association reveal our tendency to misinterpret relationships and behaviors.
Digital life
Our self-concept is a dynamic process influenced by relationships and experiences rather than a static state.
The 'end of history illusion' makes us underestimate our future changes.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Are you a Flat Earther? You're probably INSECURE, scientists say

Belief in conspiracy theories, like Flat Earth, is linked to unmet psychological needs for security and value.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sex 20 times a week? New study identifies four types of romantic lover

The study categorizes romantic love into four distinct types based on sexual frequency and emotional differences.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Understanding Second Chances

Second chances are closely connected to the concept of forgiveness.
Giving second chances necessitates careful and strategic reasoning.
The complexity of real-life situations keeps the topic of second chances dynamic.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Would You Wear Hitler's Sweater?

Cognitive biases prioritize mental shortcuts but can lead to inaccuracies in judgment and perception.
Errors of association reveal our tendency to misinterpret relationships and behaviors.
#artificial-intelligence
#technology
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Most people freeze in a crisis. Here's why - and how to stop it

The fear of panic has killed more people than most disasters themselves.
OMG science
#evolution
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Life's revolution: From the selfish gene to the collaborative cell

Society operates like an organism, driven by interactions among individuals, influenced by genetic determinants.
The concept of sociobiology suggests that human behavior is inherently linked to genetic survival.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Jared Diamond on Poor Human Choices

Humans possess a unique capability to make choices that go against evolutionary benefits.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Life's revolution: From the selfish gene to the collaborative cell

Society operates like an organism, driven by interactions among individuals, influenced by genetic determinants.
The concept of sociobiology suggests that human behavior is inherently linked to genetic survival.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Jared Diamond on Poor Human Choices

Humans possess a unique capability to make choices that go against evolutionary benefits.
fromPR Daily
2 weeks ago

How PR pros can turn data into stories that stick - PR Daily

Data gives you credibility. It's the most powerful way to show how trends connect with people so you can tell a story that really matters.
Marketing tech
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Hollywood's big lie about disasters: In crises like Spain's blackout, the natural reaction is generosity, not panic

In emergency scenarios, people exhibit an extraordinary sense of solidarity and often assist each other in unexpected ways, defying the stereotypes seen in disaster portrayals.
Coronavirus
World politics
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Will Human Nature Allow Democracy to Survive?

Democracy's global spread is in decline, with support waning, and authoritarianism gaining ground, indicating that democracy may not be a natural evolution.
#conformity
London startup
fromHackernoon
7 years ago

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back Is an Invisible Rule You Never Questioned? | HackerNoon

Rejection in business can lead to valuable insights and future opportunities when viewed positively.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Good, Evil, and Everything In Between

Binary labels like 'good' and 'bad' distort our view of others, harming relationships and mental health.
Practicing perspective-taking fosters compassion and understanding of human complexity.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

15 Shocking Interactions That Made Someone Think "Oh, This Person Is Really, Really Dangerous"

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Good, Evil, and Everything In Between

Binary labels like 'good' and 'bad' distort our view of others, harming relationships and mental health.
Practicing perspective-taking fosters compassion and understanding of human complexity.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

15 Shocking Interactions That Made Someone Think "Oh, This Person Is Really, Really Dangerous"

fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Cloudflare's AI Labyrinth Bankrupts Data Scrapers | HackerNoon

Like a Venus flytrap made of pixels and Python, it lures the bots in with sweet, juicy content, then buries them in academic-grade nonsense.
Artificial intelligence
#sexuality
Relationships
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Study reveals what people love most about sex - and it's NOT orgasm

The primary enjoyment in sexual relationships, according to a study, is intimacy and closeness rather than orgasm.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Used to Work at NASA. I Have Some Insights About Sex in Space.

Public curiosity about astronauts extends beyond scientific inquiry to include personal matters like bathroom habits and potential romantic relationships.
Portland food
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

14 People Who Died In The Most Horrifying, Disturbing, And "Please Don't Let This Happen To Me!" Ways

Serendipitous deaths can occur due to bizarre coincidences, leading to tragic outcomes.
Online communities can result in disturbing real-life events, illustrating the extremes of human behavior.
Even mundane activities carry unpredictable risks, as illustrated by Sherwood Anderson's tragic accident.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The "Nietzsche Thesis": Why we don't really care about truth

Humans lie all of the time. You've probably lied quite recently, considering most of us lie around 30 times a day. Lying is one of the most important tricks we have to get an advantage over each other.
philosophy
#moral-psychology
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Blaming Narcissist

Humans have a complex relationship with blame, often influenced by emotions of guilt and shame, shifting responsibility rather than confronting it.
fromtime.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Everything You Know About the Stanford Prison Experiment Is Wrong

The Stanford Prison Experiment illustrates how ordinary people can commit heinous acts under certain conditions, questioning the concept of inherent morality.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Blaming Narcissist

Humans have a complex relationship with blame, often influenced by emotions of guilt and shame, shifting responsibility rather than confronting it.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

4 Ways to Boost Your Business's Efficiency | Entrepreneur

Maximizing productivity requires acknowledging human nature, not just time management and efficiency techniques.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Amplified Symbolic Releasers (ASRs) drive automatic human behaviors, intensifying beliefs and actions, leading to both constructive and destructive outcomes.
Law
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

The 48 Laws of Power Explained in 30 Minutes: "Never Outshine the Master," "Re-Create Yourself," and More

The 48 Laws of Power is an exploration of power dynamics rather than a straightforward self-help manual.
Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Journalist Kelsey McKinney breaks down the pull and power of gossip in new memoir

Gossip is fundamental to human interaction and social cohesion, deeply rooted in our evolution and communication.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jonathan LaPaglia: My muscles are T-shirt muscles they don't do anything'

What I've learned is that there's a really deep seated desire to belong. It's interesting to watch how people struggle with that. Because the conceit of the game is that you're trying to vote out one of your own.
Writing
#society
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Archetypes and Their Biological Roots

Archetypes are universal patterns that unite humanity beyond cultural boundaries.
Epigenetics illustrate the influence of generational trauma on archetypal behaviors.
Overvalued beliefs can exacerbate negative archetypal distortions, leading to pathology.
Hormonal imprinting sheds light on lifelong archetypal behaviors.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Revealed: What your EYES say about you, according to science

'Our results demonstrate that small changes in perceived eye morphology impact behaviour and affective responses,' the researchers said, highlighting the importance of eye characteristics in social perception.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Wikipedia Search Habits Reveal Whether You're a Busybody,' Hunter' or Dancer'

"Curiosity actually works by connecting pieces of information, not just acquiring them. We gather information and connect it to what we already know."
Science
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

17 Hotel Employees Open Up About The Most Shockingly Entitled Guests They've Ever Encountered

"A couple and their dog checked into the hotel. We'll call the couple Sam and Pat. They get into a fight, and Sam storms out, leaving Pat and the dog at the hotel. Pat stays the night but - to punish Sam - leaves the dog at the hotel in one of the staff service areas, where one of the employees later finds it."
Writing
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Go grudge-free: Use the "Weil method" to deal with insults

"To harm a person is to receive something from him. And what have we gained when we have done harm? We've gained in importance. We have expanded. We have filled an emptiness in ourselves by creating one in somebody else."
Miscellaneous
philosophy
fromApaonline
5 months ago

The Ethics and Character of Creating Personhood

Concerns about AI ethics should focus on human treatment of machines, as well as issues like privacy and accountability, rather than just machine behavior.
UX design
fromMedium
6 months ago

What if you're wrong? How to design for uncertainty

Human behavior is unpredictable, making it difficult for even experts to accurately forecast market trends.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Instagram's Favorite New Yorker Cartoons in 2024

Our proclivities are perhaps what the Algorithm knows best: If you previously lingered on a video of a raccoon eating a taco, you will, when presented with similar things again, most likely pause and delight.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know by Mark Lilla review the enduring power of stupidity

Lilla's prose crackles with dry wit, elegantly addressing how we are both creatures who seek knowledge and yet often choose ignorance, a paradox of human existence.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Introducing 'Being Human'

"The Atlantic's health team produces the smartest, most analytically acute, and best-written stories of any journalism outfit nationally, and with this new expansion, we're going to be comprehensive in a way we haven't been before."
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