Relationships

Thanks to evolution, mammalian brains are jealous af. Anytime anyone infringes on our  “territory” (land, family, lover, money, etc.), human…

Most people want to be remembered for something. We want to be the type of people that leave an impression…

“When I wish to find out how wise, or how stupid, or how good, or how wicked is any one,…

Much to the horror of puritanical rodents, researchers found that when rats become chronic sex fiends, they develop more powerful…

Our pace of technological advancement is changing our lives exponentially. It’s exciting to think about what is around the corner. We…

Some people talk like they’re auctioneers on speed, while others speak like that one sloth in Zootopia. But, most of…

You know when someone mentions “consciousness” at a party and everyone nods like they have some sort of deep understanding? …

Recent studies have revealed a strong correlation between brain characteristics and an individual’s political views. In fact, one study showed researchers could…

Empathy is the ability to “put yourself in the shoes” of other people and deeply connect with their experiences. The…

Hard to swallow pill: Prejudice is rooted in human nature. Our minds naturally divide and categorize, favoring one group over…

Only just thinking about positive outcomes is pretty flimsy foundation for optimism and self-esteem.  A strong foundation needs reinforcement. To…

Most people think of yawning as just a sign of either being as bored as a sentient statue, or needing…