Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little
AdultsHumanPsychologySelfWhat makes you, you? Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are.
How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthSelfYou're not at your best when you're stressed. In fact, your brain has evolved over millennia to release cortisol in stressful situations, inhibiting rational, logical thinking but potentially helping you survive, say, being attacked by a lion.
Why do you want to squeeze cute things?
AdultsHumanPsychologyScienceExplore the psychology of the phenomenon known as cute aggression, which is the urge to squeeze, bite or pinch something cute.
You Don’t Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants | Shankar Vedantam | TED
AdultsEducationHumanPsychologySelf"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become.
How Entomologists Use Insects to Solve Crimes | WIRED
AdultsAnimalsIndustryLifeScienceJusticePsychology"Insects never lie. Insects are tiny witnesses," says forensic entomologist Dr. Paola Magni. On a crime scene, insects like maggots play a key role in determining time of death. Dr. Magni uses the learnings from these insects to give justice to victims.
Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyExplore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice.
The Actual Reason Men Die First
AdultsMental HealthPsychologySelfHealthScienceBecause females often outlive males, behavior is often blamed - but there is a decent chance our sex chromosomes might be to blame instead.
Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
AdultsEducationEnvironmentLifeSelfWellnessPsychologyChange Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
Combinations of 52 cards (52 factorial)
AdultsMathPsychologyScienceWhenever you shuffle a deck of 52 cards, it is quite likely that you are achieving something never done before in history. The number of combinations is 52 factorial.
Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? - Anees Bahji
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthDig into the psychiatric conditions of eating disorders, and explore the complex effects they have on the body and mind.
Smart FBI Negotiation Techniques You Can Actually Use
AdultsHistoryHumanPoliticsPsychologySelfWouldn't it be nice to be able to win any argument you may find yourself in? Don't miss today's revealing video that exposes FBI interrogation techniques you can actually use to give yourself the high ground in any confrontation!
Save the Troy Library "Adventures In Reverse Psychology"
AdultsPsychologyEducationPoliticsSociety"The city of Troy, Michigan was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering closing the Troy Public Library for lack of funds.
Can you outsmart the slippery slope fallacy? - Elizabeth Cox
AdultsEducationHumanSciencePsychologyDig into the slippery slope fallacy, which assumes that one step will lead to a series of events that lead to an extreme— often bad— scenario.
Online Friends vs IRL Friends - Which is Better?
AdultsHumanPsychologyTechnologyRelationshipsSocietyMore people are making friends online than ever before due to Covid-19. Are virtual friends better or worse than IRL friends?