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As a society, we’re not death phobic, we’re death complacent | Psyche Ideas
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Our culture is routinely diagnosed with an excessive fear of mortality. A calm look at the evidence tells a different story
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Late autism diagnosis: it’s a relief, but who’s behind the mask? | Psyche Ideas
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By the time an adult learns they’re autistic, they have often been covering up for years. A period of self-discovery awaits
on Tue, 9PM
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How to see the humanity in anyone | Psyche Guides
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Practising a form of ‘deep curiosity’ can help you connect with yourself and others, even if they’re on the ‘other side’
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on Dec 11
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How to think about consciousness | Psyche Guides
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What is it like to be you? Dive into the philosophical puzzle of consciousness and see yourself and the world in new ways
on Sep 5
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How conspiracy theories bypass people’s rationality | Psyche Ideas
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Prior research has focused on the negative reasons people are drawn to conspiracies, but there’s another side to the story
#conspiracy #psychology #rationality #conspiracytheories
on Dec 4, 2023
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If you think you are ‘just not a math person’ then think again | Psyche Ideas
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Understanding how mathematics anxiety takes root points to ways to overcome it, opening up new opportunities and pastimes
on Wed, 12AM
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Feeling nothing can be as devastating as feeling too much | Psyche Ideas
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Emotional ‘emptiness’ is a damaging, underexplored phenomenon. Better understanding it could help steer people to fulfilment
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Ancient Indian texts reveal the liberating power of metaphysics | Psyche Ideas
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Indian metaphysics presented a philosophical route to a higher level of existence beyond limits of space and time
on Dec 7
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Why every utterance you make begins with a leap of faith | Psyche Ideas
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Time pressure and the limitations of memory compel you and your listener to engage in a fascinating linguistic trade-off
on Dec 5
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If you hear voices, here are some empowering ways to respond | Psyche Ideas
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Hearing voices isn’t always a problem – but if they’re stressful or frightening, it is possible to regain a sense of control
on Dec 4
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The reason that even hands-free calls are risky for drivers | Psyche Ideas
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Cars are filled with ever more communication and entertainment tech, but our minds are stuck with the same limitations
on Dec 2
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How to get better at remembering | Psyche Guides
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Frustrated by elusive names and misplaced phones? The science of memory reveals ways to improve your powers of recall
on Nov 28
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Trapped with no escape: the hidden problem of sibling bullying | Psyche Ideas
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When brothers and sisters victimise each other, the harms can be serious. But it’s never too late to heal old wounds
on Nov 25
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I have dreamed of you so much | Psyche Films
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Float downstream with a dreamy animated meditation on love and longing inspired by a French surrealist poem
on Nov 23
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Will you look at me | Psyche Films
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On a visit home, a gay son and his mother clash as they try to bridge the cultural and generational divides between them
on Nov 22
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Learn to tune into birdsong – respite and fascination await | Psyche Ideas
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Listening deeply to the sounds of birds is a powerful form of meditation and a first step towards a rewarding new hobby
on Nov 20
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In defence of slouching: the bad science behind good posture | Psyche Ideas
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The idea that we should all stand straight is widely accepted. But this modern obsession has dubious origins
on Nov 19
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How to forgive (even if they’re unrepentant) | Psyche Guides
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Feeling ill will toward someone who harmed you is natural but draining. You can let it go, whether you reconcile or not
on Nov 15
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The ‘secret strategy’ that could boost your ability to learn | Psyche Ideas
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It may sound illogical, but growing evidence shows the benefits of testing yourself before you start learning new material
on Nov 12
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Why, in a universe of pain, I’m saving stranded earthworms | Psyche Ideas
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Any action can seem futile amid so much suffering. I’ve realised the important thing is to stop despairing and do something
on Nov 11
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What we lose by being overly scientific about healthcare | Psyche Ideas
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Empirical studies tell us about treatment outcomes, but they overlook the cultural dynamics that can help us feel better
on Nov 10
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When does the first spark of human consciousness ignite? | Psyche Ideas
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We can’t ask babies what they’re feeling, but ingenious new methods are shedding light on the origins of subjective awareness
on Nov 6
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The empathy gap that is imperilling future generations | Psyche Ideas
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To protect our descendants from catastrophe, we must overcome the emotional hurdles that make it easy for us to look away
on Nov 5
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Lines blur between male and female, human and monster in this provocative critique of sexism in the Western art world
on Nov 2
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Speaking a different language can change how you act and feel | Psyche Ideas
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For many multilinguals, switching between tongues can lead to shifts in personality, revealing the malleability of the self
on Nov 2
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Solitude can be profoundly restorative. Here’s how to savour it | Psyche Ideas
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Time alone offers unique psychological benefits, once you learn to embrace these quiet moments rather than escape them
on Oct 31
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See faces in the clouds? It might be a sign of your creativity | Psyche Ideas
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Long considered a sign of mental illness, ‘pareidolia’ or seeing patterns in randomness might be a useful measure of creativity
on Oct 30
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How to get hooked on opera | Psyche Guides
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Aspects of opera can seem strange. But give it a try and you’ll soon find yourself absorbed in a truly magical experience
on Oct 26
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Why deepfakes pose less of a threat than many predict | Psyche Ideas
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Applying Descartes’ sceptical puzzle to deepfake videos reveals the challenge they present is one that we can rise to
on Oct 25
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Wisdom is a virtue, but how do we judge if someone has it? | Psyche Ideas
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Our team explored who is considered wise in cultures with contrasting philosophical traditions. The results surprised us
on Oct 22
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‘Place authenticity’ is an important, overlooked part of life | Psyche Ideas
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From indie bookshops to artisan cafes, spending time in unique, characterful places can enrich your own sense of self
on Oct 19
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Bureaucracy and other civic bullshit can be good for us | Psyche Ideas
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No one enjoys waiting in stuffy buildings or on congested roadways, but there’s an upside to our fellowship of frustration
on Oct 18
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Avoiding sadness can backfire, here’s how to turn towards it | Psyche Ideas
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Everyone has stretches of sadness. Shifting how you think about and relate to sad feelings could help you through these times
on Oct 18
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Your life is not a story: why narrative thinking holds you back | Psyche Ideas
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Our stories help us make sense of a chaotic world, but they can be harmful and restrictive. There’s a liberating alternative
on Oct 18
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The tentacles of language are always on the move | Psyche Ideas
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An evolutionary biologist explains how human language can shift as slowly or rapidly as organisms adapting to life on Earth
on Oct 18
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Why teenagers are deliberately seeking brain rot on TikTok | Psyche Ideas
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Talking to teens reveals a hidden sophistication to their media use. Rather than policing it, maybe we could learn from it
on Oct 10
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Six ways to use clothes to boost your confidence at work | Psyche Ideas
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Regardless of your budget or fashion sense, dressing with more intention can benefit your mindset and performance
on Oct 9
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How to find new spiritual practices | Psyche Guides
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Even if religion isn’t for you, there’s a world of rituals and tools to lift yourself up and connect to something greater
on Oct 8
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The bear in the shower | Psyche Films
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‘I still exercise some choice, so I picture a bear’: stuck in her friend’s shower for hours, a woman finds calm in repetition
on Oct 5
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To ancient Assyrians, the liver was the seat of happiness | Psyche Ideas
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Cutting-edge computational techniques are shedding light on how the emotional experiences of past cultures compare to ours
on Oct 5
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How to sleep when you’re a perfectionist | Psyche Guides
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As a high achiever, your problem-solving skills can backfire at night. You need a different way to beat insomnia
on Oct 2
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Why bad doodles can reveal more about you than good drawings | Psyche Ideas
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For Marion Milner, ‘not being able’ is a valuable state – one that allows for new and unexpected forms of learning
on Oct 1
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Most protests fail. What are activists doing right when they win? | Psyche Ideas
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The science of protest reveals successful tactics and common weak points. Those who want change should take it onboard
on Sep 30
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The brain’s twilight zone: when you’re neither awake nor asleep | Psyche Ideas
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Neuroscientists are demystifying this in-between state, uncovering its role in memory processing and its creative potential
on Sep 29
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How temptation works, and why it nearly stopped me writing this | Psyche Ideas
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Temptation can be sneaky – a rationalising voice that subtly undermines your resolve. But there are ways to outsmart it
on Sep 28
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Greedy people might be frowned upon, but are they the winners? | Psyche Ideas
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Some individuals have a persistent tendency to want ever more stuff and status. Psychologists are examining the lives they lead
on Sep 24
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Why did bloody knights write love songs about spring blossoms? | Psyche Ideas
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The masculinity of medieval knighthood was expansive enough for both graphic violence and the joys of a flower meadow
on Sep 24
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Going with your gut feels good, but it’s not always wise | Psyche Ideas
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Research is revealing the mood benefits of making intuitive decisions, but some situations call for an analytical approach
on Sep 23
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A psychologist’s tips for getting a grip on your social media use | Psyche Ideas
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Is social media causing you problems? Here are some personal and practical ways to reap its benefits with fewer drawbacks
on Sep 21
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A key part of creativity is picking up on what others overlook | Psyche Ideas
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We all constantly filter a flood of details coming in. This process helps explain what gives some brains a creative edge
on Sep 19