psychology
Sports Hooliganism Comes Down to a Fear of Death
Fan riots are sparked by terrible insights that the Grim Reaper is winning.
The Unique Neurology of the Sports Fan’s Brain
Why we get off on the game—and are better off for it.
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.
No, You Can’t Feel Sorry for Everyone
The idea of empathy for all ignores the limits of human psychology.
How to Avoid Empathy Burnout
Caregivers can benefit by understanding a patient’s pain without feeling it themselves.
When Dating Algorithms Can Watch You Blush
The next generation of dating algorithms will use real-life interactions.
Our Conflicted Feelings For R2-D2
Lucas’ droids are halfway between human and inhuman, so we can both love and ignore them.
Men Are Better At Maps Until Women Take This Course
A bit of education can erase a definitive cognitive gap between men and women.
