Living on autopilot: the role of dopamine
The amount of the brain chemical dopamine might explain mindless actions.
Happiness
Nostalgia, the lighthouse of memory
Nostalgia is a deliberate and bittersweet emotion that connects us to ourselves and other people. It reminds us of the sweeter moments of our lives and the irreversibility of time.
Adults experience ADHD too
ADHD is not just common in children but also in adults
Why do you want to squeeze what’s cute?
Want to squeeze the life out of a tiny fluffy kitten? Well, you are not alone.
Share your new year’s resolution with friends or keep them to yourself?
Sharing goals with friends may lead to fewer accomplishments for some people while more chance of success for others.
Not ready to get back to normal? How to deal with social anxiety
Are you anxious about joining in social events again, or do you simply enjoy solitude?
Having a happy vacation? Not what you experience but what you think
Experience is biased by expectations and verbal communications but gets better with time.
The good, the bad and the ugly of praise
Who would say no to a compliment about their own work? It feels good, right? What about one that doesn’t feel entirely honest? Most importantly, is all praise the same?
The mundanity of excellence: an interactive discussion among 40 scientists
Do you know excellence may be achieved easily? Check how scientists think of it!
Real me vs Virtual me
Nowadays, the anonymization and greater social distance involved in online social interactions appear to facilitate misbehavior and a lack of empathy. Why is it easier to ignore, criticize, or mock people when online?