What Are the Chances? Maria Konnikova’s Unexpected Poker Journey, and What She Learned
A writer and psychologist’s take on what poker can teach us all about human nature.
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Do Words for Emotions—Like “Happy” or “Fear”—Mean the Same Thing in Every Language?
Should we expect people around the world to conceptualize emotions, like “love” or “hate,” the same way, simply because we can point to a translation in a dictionary?
#BehavioralValentines: Psyched To Be Yours
This #BehavioralValentines, we are psyched to be yours.
How Much Does Our Language Determine Behavior?
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.
Pursuing the Psychological Building Blocks of Music
Humans are wired to produce and understand music, suggest researchers in an ambitious new study. Despite the evidence, not everyone is likely to be convinced.
Fear of Flying Solo? Don’t Panic, There Are Benefits to Venturing Out Alone
It may feel awkward to go out by yourself, but don’t be worried. Here are the reasons why venturing out alone is better than you think.