The psychology behind irrational decisions
AdultsHumanPsychologyOften people make decisions that are not "rational" from a purely economical point of view - meaning that they don't necessarily lead to the best result. Why is that?
Should you trust unanimous decisions?
AdultsPsychologySocietyJusticeImagine a police lineup where ten witnesses are asked to identify a bank robber they glimpsed fleeing the scene. If six of them pick the same person, there's a good chance that's the culprit.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
AdultsPsychologySocietySelf...Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
AdultsRelationshipsSocietyPsychologyThe prisoner's dilemma is a canonical example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two purely "rational" individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interests [citation needed] to do so.
The Weakness of Strength
AdultsPsychologySocietyRelationships...When people close to us annoy us, and we wonder why we allowed them into our lives, we should draw vital comfort from a theory known as The Weakness of Strength.
Why Anecdotes Trump Data
AdultsData SciencePsychologyEducationA story is worth a thousand data points.
The psychology of narcissism
AdultsPsychologySelfMental HealthNarcissism 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.
What is deja vu? What is deja vu?
AdultsNeurosciencePsychologyScienceYou might have felt it -- the feeling that you've experienced something before, but, in reality, the experience is brand new. There are over 40 theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of deja vu. Michael Molina explains how neuroimaging and cognitive psychology have narrowed down the theories that could explain that feeling you're having...again.
The Specious Present
AdultsHumanNeurosciencePsychology...What is the specious present? And how do our brains perceive time?
A simple way to break a bad habit | Judson Brewer
AdultsLifePsychologyAddiction...Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them? Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction - from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they're bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke, snack or check a text while driving.
The Speed of Life Veritasium
AdultsPsychologySocietyScience...Why does time appear to speed up as we get older? Can we slow it down?
The Science of Internet Trolls
AdultsInternet CultureSciencePsychologyTime to troll the trolls with some SCIENCE!
Parents Tell Stepparents What They Really Think
AdultsMental HealthPsychologyFamily...What happens to a family after divorce and remarriage? SoulPancake brings together a blended family and gives them an opportunity to express how they feel about each other.
The Science Of Motivation
AdultsPsychologyProductivityScienceWhat's the best way to stay motivated?
Why are some people left-handed?
AdultsData ScienceHistorySociety...Today, about one-tenth of the world's population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed -- and why does the trait exist in the first place? Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution.
57 Years Apart
AdultsLifePsychologyRelationshipsPrecocious 7-Year-Old And Witty 64-Year-Old Talk About Aging
People react to being called beautiful
AdultsPsychologySocietyI conducted an independent project, which evidently turned into a social experiment halfway through, regarding beauty at my performing arts high school in Chicago. I want to clarify that my intentions were not to get a reaction out of people. I was simply filming beauty and this is the result. Here it is.
How a Bout of Depression Led to Dwayne Johnson's Career-Defining Moment
AdultsPhilosophyPsychologySportsAfter playing football for four years at the University of Miami, Dwayne Johnson was passed over by the NFL. While he played for the Canadian Football League for a short time, he was ultimately cut from his team, the Calgary Stampeders, and sent packing. At 23, Dwayne found himself living in his parents' small apartment, battling depression