The Dangers of Thinking Too Much; And Thinking Too Little
AdultsHumanPsychology...There are dangers associated both with thinking too much - and thinking too little. The trick is to use our minds to access our most sincere, authentic and original thoughts.
How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself
AdultsLanguageSelf...It's sometimes assumed that talking too much about ourselves is rude; and asking questions of others is polite and charming. But the distinction is not quite so simple. There are far better and worse ways of speaking about ourselves. We end up charming when we dare to reveal our vulnerabilities to others.
How To Be A Good Listener
AdultsRelationshipsSelfListening is something we're very reluctant to do, not because we're lazy, but because we have never actually been taught how to do it properly, in a way that can be interesting and rewarding for us.
Who am I? A philosophical inquiry - Amy Adkins
AdultsPhilosophyPsychology...Throughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters of abstract thinking are tricky to navigate, so it's probably fitting that to demonstrate the complexity, the Greek historian Plutarch used the story of a ship. Amy Adkins illuminates Plutarch's Ship of Theseus.
PHILOSOPHY - Nietzsche
AdultsPhilosophySelfNietzsche believed that the central task of philosophy was to teach us to 'become who we are'. Find out more by reading our book 'Life Lessons from Nietzsche '
This Giant Neuron Could Explain Where Consciousness Comes From
AdultsBiologyNeuroscience...After uncovering three giant neurons, scientists could be one step closer to pinpointing where consciousness lives in the brain.
Why are we so attached to our things?
AdultsHumanSelf...After witnessing the "violent rage" shown by babies whenever deprived of an item they considered their own, Jean Piaget - a founding father of child psychology - observed something profound about human nature: Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early.
The psychology of narcissism
AdultsPsychologySelfNarcissism isn't just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. But what causes it? And can narcissists improve on their negative traits? W. Keith Campbell describes the psychology behind the elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement of narcissists.
Should you trust your first impression?
AdultsPsychologySelfYou can't help it; sometimes, you just get a bad feeling about someone that's hard to shake. So, what's happening in your brain when you make that critical (and often lasting) first judgment? Peter Mende-Siedlecki shares the social psychology of first impressions -- and why they may indicate that, deep down, people are basically good.
Transfer Your Consciousness
AdultsBiotechnologySelfCould You Transfer Your Consciousness To Another Body?
Comfortable: 50 People 1 Question
AdultsSelfSocietyThese days it is so easy to feel insecure about our appearance. Whether it is because of the mean comment that comes our way or the photoshopped image we see in magazines, it can be so easy to feel self conscious about our body. When was the last time you felt comfortable in your own skin?
#imEnough
AdultsFamilyRelationships...This Mirror Does Not Tell "Who's The Most Beautiful In The World," But Every Woman Needs To Take A Look At It.
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
AdultsPsychologySelfBody language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.