Psychology
Why Do People Believe the Earth Is Flat?
One question for José Arroyo-Barrigüete, an economist at Comillas Pontifical University in Spain.
When Are We OK with Getting Bribed?
One question for Nils Köbis, a social psychologist at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.
What Makes Someone Forgettable?
One question for Michèle Belot, an economist at Cornell University.
Sugar Pill Nation
Even when we know they’re “fake,” placebos can tame our emotional distress.
To Supercharge Learning, Look to Play
Play and art engage all of our senses and enhance attention.
The Lasting Power of Good Memories
A positive spin on our past can help inure us against pain.
Does More Money Make Us Happier?
One question for Matt Killingsworth, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Creative Sweet Spot of Dreaming
A recently identified stage of sleep common to narcoleptics is a fertile source of creativity.
This Drug Can Mend a Broken Heart
A new therapy promises to take the sting out of traumatic memories.
Can Tripping Save the Planet?
The mysterious connection between psychedelic use and eco-activism.
Why Do People Believe in Ghost Stories?
One question for Iris Berent, an Israeli-American cognitive psychologist at Northeastern University.
