Evolutionary psychology
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Why We Love to Be Grossed Out
Disgust may not be a straightforward extension of the immune system’s aversion to harmful substances, but rather “a psychological nebula, lacking definite boundaries, discrete internal structure, or a single center of gravity,” says psychologist Nina Strohminger.Photograph by Star Stock / Flickr Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Nina Strohminger, […] -
Game of Thrones and the Evolutionary Significance of Storytelling
Why do we hate narratives that go wrong? -
The Problem with the Way Scientists Study Reason
They overly rely on logic and philosophy, and neglect psychology’s more natural ally: biology. -
Why Social Science Needs Evolutionary Theory
Evolutionary theory has the potential to transform education and, through it, society. -
The Simple Logical Puzzle That Shows How Illogical People Are
More than 90 percent of people err on this test. Will you?
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Was the Golden Rule Born in the Mind of a Monkey?
As economic inequality increased in many wealthy nations in recent years, a debate has developed around the question of whether inequality is bad for national economies—and bad for their citizens. A captivating video clip of monkey behavior (see below), taken from a 2011 TED talk by primatologist Frans de Waal, has become a surprising piece of […]
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Misdeeds & Disease: How Similar Are Disgust & Moral Disgust?
Feliciano Guimaraes via Flickr Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . The news earlier this fall that chemical weapons had been used in Syria’s civil was seen as a new low in that conflict. Many people condemned their use as “disgusting”; President Obama, making the case for a military response, […]