Psychology
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Is the State of the World Causing You Pain?
There’s a German word for that feeling -
Cheese Might Haunt Our Dreams
Centuries-old wisdom may ring true on food-fueled nightmares -
Clergy Blown Away by Psilocybin
A 10-year-old study finally comes into the light -
Debunking Dangerous Views of Autism
This psychologist has worked with autistic people for 50 years. Here’s what she wants you to know. -
Conspiracy Theorists Can Be Deprogrammed
AI-delivered evidence might be better at changing minds than you are -
Smells Like Friend Spirit
How everyday scents can influence friendships -
The Creativity Hack No One Told You About
Reading obituaries can boost creativity by exposing you to distant ideas -
The Creative Nest
How decorating work spaces supports art making -
Ukrainian War Widows on the Edge
Adventure therapy takes on the challenge of helping war-torn families -
David Lynch Opens a Portal to Our Minds
I use the filmmaker’s work in my psychology lab to understand how we make sense of an unsettling world
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Does Life’s Happiness Have a Shape?
How we feel about life as we age is not as universal as we thought.
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Making Friends with Your Past and Future Selves
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being.
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Yes, We Can Care About People Who Don’t Exist Yet
How to jumpstart our empathy for future generations.
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Why We Ghost
The psychology of people who cut off all communication—and how that affects their partners.
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When Do We Have Free Choice?
Two psychologists explain how we think about freedom. -
Can Ecstasy Save a Marriage?
A new wave of experimental therapy is enlisting MDMA in relationship counseling. -
When Do Kids Start Playing Pretend?
It’s complicated. -
Falling Down a Rabbit Hole in Real Life
Neurologists are just beginning to understand Alice in Wonderland syndrome. -
We’re Bad at Understanding Our Political Opponents
Even when we think we know them, we don’t.