The Peculiar Psyche
The ‘Phantom Pixel’ Brain? Why Your Digital Self Feels Literally Real?
The Phantom Pixel Brain is the reason you feel a literal jolt when your phone slips or a pang of anxiety when a digital avatar is criticized. Psychology suggests our…
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The Endless Treadmill Brain | Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
"Wealth is the slave of a wise man and the master of…
The ‘Happy-Then-Empty’ Brain | Why Your Joy Fades Fast (The Hedonic Treadmill)
The Hedonic Treadmill is the tendency for humans to quickly return to…
The 99 Percent Trap Why You Never Feel Finished (Zeno’s Paradox)
"That which is in locomotion must arrive at the half-way stage before…
The Tyranny of Too Much – Why Choice Is Paralyzing (The Paradox of Choice)
"He who has overcome his fears will truly be free." - Aristotle…
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You vow to eat healthier, but the moment you feel…
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The ‘I’ve Come Too Far!’ Brain | Why You Keep Going When You Should Quit (And How to Cut Your Losses, Wisely)
You've spent months, maybe years, on a project that's clearly…
The ‘I’m Just Being Honest!’ Brain | Why You Speak Your Mind (Even When It’s Not Very Nice)
You're typing a comment online, or perhaps sending a quick…
The ‘I Only Heard That Bit!’ Brain | Why Your Mind Selectively Filters Information (And How to Listen to the Whole Story)
Your friend is explaining a complex situation, offering nuance and…
The ‘First Number Wins!’ Brain | Why the First Price Sticks in Your Head (And How to Haggle Like a Pro)
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The ‘They’re Perfect!’ Brain | Why You Judge a Book by Its Cover (And How to See Beyond the Shine)
You meet someone new who is incredibly charismatic, or perhaps…
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You're talking to your boss, meaning to say, "I'm happy…