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philosophy
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Is Free Will Overrated?

The concept of free will is critically questioned by Robert M. Sapolsky, emphasizing that many factors shape human decisions.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Complicated Truth About Lying

Lying is baked into human behavior. Research indicates that most people lie occasionally, while some lie daily. However, not all lies are intended to harm.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Your Neighbor's New Car Feels Like a Personal Attack

Envy is a universal signal, not a moral failure. It's evolution's way of showing you what you care about.
Psychology
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Gaming cancer: How video games and citizen science could help cure disease

The best games are easy to learn and difficult to master. Games exploit this evolved tendency; they appeal to the ancient circuitry in us that strives to figure things out.
Video games
Video games
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

'NORCO' Should Be A Cult Classic | Defector

Experiencing severe weather in La Crosse, Wisconsin reveals human behavior under stress and the complex emotions surrounding schadenfreude.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Distinctive Nature of Human Memory

Neurons in the human brain fire in response to familiar people or places in an identical manner across different scenarios, allowing core experiences to remain distinct.
Science
#ai
fromNature
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI 'thinks' like a human - after training on 160 psychology studies

fromNature
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI 'thinks' like a human - after training on 160 psychology studies

Mindfulness
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

When Kindness Isn't Returned: Learning to Let Go and Live Unapologetically | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Kindness does not guarantee kindness in return; people act based on their own nature, not yours.
#society
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The grudge era: Taylor Swift's celeb spats are enthralling, but does it serve the rest of us to hold onto our resentments or should we let them go?

Taylor Swift's public feuds highlight that even the most successful individuals engage in petty conflicts, reflecting common human behaviors.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

The challenge of writing about controversial figures involves understanding their complexities and humanizing their actions.
#gossip
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Julia Molony: Unmasking of Tattle Life's 'king of trolls' is a small step towards a kinder internet

Gossip sites amplify innate human impulses around admiration and envy for successful individuals, a tendency present throughout human history.
Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Julia Molony: Unmasking of Tattle Life's 'king of trolls' is a small step towards a kinder internet

Relationships
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The High Price We Pay for Tribalism

We have an innate need to attach to caregivers; however, anything beyond that initial impulse to attach must be taught.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Every Leader Should Be a Student of Psychology

Effective leadership hinges on relationships and emotional intelligence, transcending technical skills and positional authority.
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

In the age of the algorithm, bodies mimic the machine

People are increasingly acting like machines due to technology's influence on behavior.
#artificial-intelligence
#evolutionary-psychology
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why More Is Never Enough

Our insatiable nature is an evolved survival mechanism.
The hedonic treadmill impairs lasting satisfaction from material possessions.
Understanding our evolution helps us manage our desires better.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Haruka Aoki's "Nothing to See"

In their first cover, for the June 16, 2025, issue, Aoki celebrates the animal's playful and whimsical nature.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Social Evolution Explains Clinical Depression

Social competition has fundamentally shaped human behavior, impacting our emotional health profoundly, particularly seen in how depression operates within societal contexts.
Mental health
#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.
fromYourTango
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

14 Psychological Tricks Smart People Use To Gain Control In Any Situation

Understanding psychological tricks can enhance interpersonal communication and control.
Silence can provoke more complete answers in conversation.
Framing requests as opportunities can influence decision-making.
Eye contact and name recognition elevate personal interactions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy beliefs fulfill psychological needs for control, certainty, and connection, helping individuals cope with uncertainty and feelings of powerlessness.
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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Social Currency: Insights from Chimpanzees

Building a culture of respect requires valuing contributions and avoiding gossip.
Grooming among chimpanzees mirrors human social strategies, fostering trust and alliances.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

It's Not Your Imagination, Your Waymo May Be Driving More Like a Human

The assertive actions of Waymo's self-driving taxis reflect a shift towards more human-like driving behaviors, potentially enhancing safety through better predictability and interaction with human drivers.
Cars
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Driverless taxis are beginning to react like humans

Driverless cars are exhibiting human-like behaviors, such as impatience, indicating increased intelligence in robotaxis.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Our Brains Were Built

At first glance, the human brain might appear to be a marvel of engineering-a seamless interface for sensory input, cognitive control, and motor output. But if you peer beneath its sophisticated functions, one quickly sees a structure resembling something more like London's winding streets: layered, circuitous, and often baffling in its logic.
London politics
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Why tickling makes us laugh even when it annoys us and other mysteries that baffle neuroscience

Tickling, or gargalesis, remains a mysterious behavior, with science struggling to understand its mechanisms and implications for touch perception and neuroscience.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Wired for Risk: The Genetic Roots of Bold Behavior

Risk-taking has deep evolutionary roots that may benefit survival and reproduction.
ADHD traits reflect behaviors that were adaptive in ancestral environments, not strictly modern disorders.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

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

People often misjudge their reactions in emergencies, and understanding our 'disaster personality' can be crucial.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Wake Up, People! Get Your Thinking Brain Going!

Many aggressive human behaviors are based on cognitive distortions, stories people make up about themselves and others. One of the most damaging ones is labeling others as "less than."
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Need Laws

Religion, too, may have evolved as a cultural innovation to address the problem of norm enforcement. Early religious systems invoked supernatural agents who monitored behavior.
Law
fromPR Daily
2 months 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
2 months ago

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

In crisis situations, individuals often exhibit solidarity and altruism rather than selfishness, countering traditional disaster portrayals.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Are Emotions and Thought Caught in an Evolutionary Battle?

Emotions and rational thought are powerful forces that interact in complex ways, influencing human behavior and survival.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Jared Diamond on Poor Human Choices

Humans possess a unique capability to make choices that go against evolutionary benefits.
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Enemy Within: How Division Hijacks Humanity

Navigating moral dilemmas demands balancing engagement with boundary-setting across different domains of life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata review a future without sex

Murata's characters often engage in perverse behaviors to appear normal, showcasing the extremes of human effort to conform to societal expectations.
Books
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Please, Thank You, and the Ghost in the Machine

Politeness in our interactions with chatbots reflects our ingrained social habits, showcasing how we unconsciously impart human-like qualities onto non-conscious technologies.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
7 years ago

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

"When I first shared my vision for bringing anthropological research into corporate decision-making, Jay could have nodded politely and moved on with his day."
London startup
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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

Certain behaviors and attitudes can reveal a person's psychopathic tendencies, often in subtle ways that provoke discomfort.
#personality-change
fromHackernoon
4 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
Relationships
fromMail Online
3 months 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
3 months 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.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Navigating the Rapid Currents of Change

Human resistance to change is linked to a need for predictability.
Adaptability is key to navigating rapid technological shifts.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months 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.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Meet HackerNoon Top Writer: the frog society - Discussing Tech and The Highs and Lows of Writing | HackerNoon

Thank you for having elevated our evergreen community, We cannot wait to hear your story ????
Growth hacking
#deception
fromPsychology Today
4 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 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.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

4 Ways to Boost Your Business's Efficiency | Entrepreneur

Maximizing productivity requires acknowledging human nature, not just time management and efficiency techniques.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 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.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 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
5 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.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Faith Over Facts: Navigating Life Without Absolute Proof

Belief shapes human thought, acts as both guidance and conflict, and provides meaning where facts are lacking.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

For a front row view of all humans, book a seat on a long-distance train

People create personal spaces within shared environments, reflecting human adaptability and creative use of limited resources.
fromPsychology Today
6 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
6 months ago

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

Eyes convey significant insights into attractiveness and personality perception, influenced by pupil size and iris brightness.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 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
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