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Learned helplessness is darker (and less understood) than yo...
As a psychological theory, ‘learned helplessness’ has an even worse origin story than the grittiest Batman reboot you can imagine. But the story also has […]
Why your unconscious isn’t the bad guy (and how to tea...
The idea that humans are on autopilot a lot of the time is not new in psychological research, and it’s probably not new to you. […]
Why polygamy might be more natural than you thought
Sex is always a hot topic, and people tend to get it wrong more often than not. Let’s talk about a new view on sexuality […]
The five stages of grief are a lie
Even if you can’t remember them all, I’m sure you’ve heard of the 5 stages of grief. What you almost certainly don’t know is how […]
Why the best part of your brain is hiding under the stairs
Harry Potter wasn’t the only amazing thing to come out of the cupboard under the stairs. It’s said that art mimics nature, and in this […]
Alert: your brain leaves you open to manipulation
Mind control is less common than TV would have you believe, but it can happen. Problem is, the kinds of shortcuts our brain uses to […]