Understanding the Biological Mind
We’ve been here before. What are the consequences of imbuing brains with a special mystique?
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From Pink Milk to Smart Questions, How to Be a Rebel Leader
Why, really, shouldn’t milk be pink? Curiosity and insistence on questioning the status quo are among the qualities that separate the people who can’t wait to get to work from the ones who count the minutes until they can leave.
The Human Instinct: A Conversation with Ken Miller
Too many people think evolution demeans our species. But maybe evolutionary theory indicates the opposite: our special place among life on Earth.
Older Stories
Harnessing the Power of Prosocial Emotions for Our Future Selves
In his new book, David DeSteno explores how certain prosocial emotions, such as gratitude, compassion, and pride, can help us succeed in life when things like rationality and willpower power fall short.
Investigating the Irresistible: A Conversation with Adam Alter
It happened almost every night around 10 p.m. Some other part of my consciousness would guide my fingers towards other apps as if I was navigating a Ouija board.
The Need for Nuance in the Tech Use Debate: A Conversation with Amy Orben
What do we know now and how can we learn more about how social media impacts our relationships and day-to-day lives?