Psychology
12 Mind-Bending Perceptual Illusions
They show us in a clear and unambiguous way that we don’t directly experience the world.
A Study on Meter and Rhyme
Language that is metrically regular to an unusual degree is not only found in poetry, but also in the language of rites and festive events, in preverbal infant-directed speech (IDS), in slogans, commercial ads, etc.
Your IQ Matters Less Than You Think
In studies of children and historical figures, IQ falls short as a measure of success.
This Man Says the Mind Has No Depths
Nick Chater argues our brain is a storyteller, not a reporter from an inner world.
There Is No Such Thing as Unconscious Thought
A behavioral scientist unravels one of our most cherished conceptions.
Taking Another Person’s Perspective Doesn’t Help You Understand Them
To understand someone, we should not imagine their point of view but make the effort to “get” their perspective.
What a Russian Smile Means
How culture and history make American and Russian smiles different.
