Dark Traits
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videoThe cost of devotion: an analysis of Sienna Spiro’s song “Die on this hill”
Sienna Spiro’s “Die on this hill” is one of those haunting piano ballads that sounds like a love song but…
How people treat those with less power reveals their character
How someone treats waiters, strangers and staff says more about their character than charm does. The waiter rule comes from Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson, and the Goethe quote often attached to it goes back to Malcolm Forbes.
Can an AI “Gaslighting Detector” help you see manipulation clearly?
AI “gaslighting detectors” can help you spot manipulation patterns (but they can’t replace context or real support). Here’s how to use them safely.
Personal attacks are the lowest form of debate: attack the argument, not the person
Why Schopenhauer’s “last resort” ruins thinking and how to debate without it. When conversations get tense, the easiest move is…
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
Saying “Sorry you feel that way” is a gaslighting tactic that hurts
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that makes a person doubt their own experience and judgment. One common way…
Kind-hearted people often end up with narcissists and here is how to break the pattern
Why do some people seem to act like magnets for narcissistic partners or friends? Relationship writer Catherine Winter highlights eight…
Understanding emotional overreactions as echoes of past trauma improves adult communication
Emotional reactions in adult relationships can be disproportionate because they are linked to unresolved childhood trauma rather than the current…
A clear sense of purpose helps your personality grow at any age
Many people believe that personality is set early in life. A growing line of research suggests otherwise. New evidence shows…
Decisions
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videoPeople who often recall dreams spend twice as long awake at night
In lab studies, people who often remember dreams spent about twice as long awake at night as rare recallers, mostly through longer awakenings, and their brains reacted more to outside sounds.
Two people exchange a message while dreaming for the first time, startup claims
REMspace claims two lucid dreamers exchanged a message while asleep for the first time. Learn how the experiment worked and why scientists remain skeptical.
Startup says two people sent a word to each other while dreaming
A California startup reports that two lucid dreamers exchanged a simple message while asleep. According to the announcement, sensors confirmed…
Dreams as a key to brain function and health
The significance of dreams in brain activity and health Rahul Jandial’s insights reveal that dreams serve as a cognitive tool,…
AI advances toward decoding human dreams
Advancements in artificial intelligence are bringing scientists closer to decoding human dreams. AI algorithms can now analyze brain activity during…
Hypnagogic imagery: flashing-light devices guide the brain into dream-like states without drugs
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual…
Prophetic’s Halo headband targets lucid dreams with ultrasound
Prophetic announced the Halo, a headband meant to aim ultrasound at the brain to trigger lucid dreams, for spring 2025. No lucid dream had been induced at launch, and its 2026 successors, the Dual and Phase, still have no published study.
Japanese teams show MRI can decode simple dream content
For years, headlines said that Japanese scientists built an MRI dream machine. The research is real, but the claim is…
Intelligence
All Intelligence (29) »Are men less attracted to intelligent women?
2015 study: men are slightly less attracted to intelligent women, despite what they say Six experiments by Park and colleagues…
Asking follow-up questions and recalling small details are among seven habits that mark an exceptional listener
Exceptional listeners do more than stay quiet while others speak. Psychology research shows they share a set of subtle conversational…
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Developmental awakening maps the journey from ego to awareness. Learn how personal growth expands your perspective and leads to a spiritual waking up.
Intelligence predicts computer skills as well as experience does
In a 2024 Aalto University study of 88 adults doing 18 everyday computer tasks, IQ and working memory predicted success about as well as experience did. Age mattered most.
Elon Musk achieves Top 20 world ranking in Diablo IV
Elon Musk has reached the top 20 players globally in the popular game Diablo IV, a surprising achievement given his…
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems,…
Mark Zuckerberg says he can beat anyone at Civilization
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to play Sid Meier’s Civilization live on Twitch and believes no one could…
The “Multiple Intelligences” theory: a persistent educational myth
Despite its popularity among educators, Howard Gardner’s “multiple intelligences” theory lacks scientific validation and has shown no effective educational application.…
videoGoogle DeepMind trains robots to autonomously tie shoes and repair other robots
Google DeepMind has developed a robotic system capable of performing complex tasks such as tying shoes and repairing other robots.…
Intuition
All Intuition (2) »How to know when a gut feeling is worth trusting
Intuition is a legitimate cognitive skill that can guide decision-making, especially in complex or high-stakes situations. Research highlights that intuition,…
videoNovelist Laurent Gounelle urges taking back decisions from apps
In a 2024 interview on the novel Un monde presque parfait, Laurent Gounelle argues that people hand too many choices to technology, and shares three simple ways to train intuition, felt in the body.
Neuroscience
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Memory rejuvenation restored recall in mice
An EPFL Neuron study found that brief OSK gene activation in memory-trace neurons improved recall in aged and Alzheimer's-model mice. The result suggests some memory decline may reflect aging neurons rather than erased memories, but it does not show human memory restoration.
Psychiatrist says introspection is our closest link to reality
Psychiatrist Grant Brenner argues that looking inward gives the most direct contact with reality because it skips the senses. Experiments show people often misreport their own minds, so a shorter path does not mean a more accurate one.
Musical training is linked to better body orientation without vision
In a small lab study, musicians showed less disorientation on a blindfolded stepping task compared to non-musicians.
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Flow state is a deep immersion that boosts performance and mood. Learn how to achieve flow state using psychology and neuroscience to get in the zone.
A fully synthetic scaffold grows brain-like tissue without animal coatings
UC Riverside researchers report a fully synthetic scaffold that grows functional brain-like tissue without animal-derived materials or added biological coatings.
videoPeople who often recall dreams spend twice as long awake at night
In lab studies, people who often remember dreams spent about twice as long awake at night as rare recallers, mostly through longer awakenings, and their brains reacted more to outside sounds.
Long COVID brain fog linked to a change in brain cell receptors
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors on PET scans; new study points to a biological marker and possible AMPAR-targeted treatments.
Spinal cord ejaculation study reshapes sex research
A 2025 mouse study found that spinal cord neurons help shape sexual arousal, pacing, and ejaculation. It does not show that the spinal cord replaces the brain or that the same mechanism is proven in humans.
High sweetener intake tied to 63% faster cognitive decline
In a Brazilian study of 12,772 adults followed for eight years, people who consumed the most low- and no-calorie sweeteners showed a 63% faster decline in thinking and memory than the lowest consumers. The study shows a link and cannot prove cause.
Various Psychology
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Listening is the underrated skill that makes you a better leader instantly
144 studies confirm listening skills in leadership boost team performance. Learn why listening works and how asking follow-up questions makes you more likable.
The Pratfall Effect: why making mistakes can make you more likable
The Pratfall Effect shows that small mistakes make competent people more likable. Learn how spilling coffee can boost your appeal according to psychology.
Flow state explains how deep focus boosts happiness and performance
Flow state is a deep immersion that boosts performance and mood. Learn how to achieve flow state using psychology and neuroscience to get in the zone.
Gratitude helps break the cycle of always wanting more
Gratitude explains why new gains fade and complaints rise.
Panic attacks: sour candy and cold exposure may quickly calm a panic spike
Sour candy for panic attacks On a Reddit conversation titled “What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?”, a…
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
The key to starting a dreaded task is to act without waiting for motivation
Harvard Business Review: How to actually start the task you’ve been avoiding To begin a task you have been avoiding,…
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their…
Accept, grow, serve: a psychologist’s three-step guide to optimal living
The piece is an opinion essay grounded in the author’s clinical experience and spiritual reflection; it cites no peer-reviewed studies.…