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Psychology

This Man Wants Magic to Be a Branch of Psychology

Failures of perception illuminate the neurology of how we see.

May 6, 2016

Ingenious: Nick Lane

The biochemist explains the elements of life, sex, and aging.

May 2, 2016

Can a Cat Have an Existential Crisis?

Treating my cat for depression caused me to question the state of anxiety in animals and us.

April 22, 2016

Not All Practice Makes Perfect

Moving from naive to purposeful practice can dramatically increase performance.

Parents Shouldn’t Spy on Their Kids

Apps that make it easy to invade kids’ privacy are a recipe for arrested development.

April 7, 2016

No, You Can’t Feel Sorry for Everyone

The idea of empathy for all ignores the limits of human psychology.

April 7, 2016

Why Revolutionaries Love Spicy Food

How the chili pepper got to China.

April 6, 2016