Introduction Imagine walking into a bustling bazaar where every vendor is shouting, waving, and dangling shiny trinkets in front of you. Except this marketplace isn’t in a city square—it lives in your pocket, inside your phone, and you are paying not with money but with your attention. Platforms, advertisers, and influencers all compete for the …
Attention as Currency and 3 Important Costs of Overspending Read More »
Introduction Imagine walking into a party and finding a single potato chip on the snack table. Suddenly, that chip is no longer a salty afterthought—it’s the most desirable food in the room. You hover, eye twitching, convinced someone else will swoop in and snatch it. What just happened? You’ve entered the psychological world of scarcity, …
The Scarcity Mindset’s Sneaky Influence and 5 Important Ways to Break From It Read More »
Introduction When you picture elite athletes, you probably imagine bulging muscles, lightning speed, or flawless technique. Yet, behind every slam dunk, Olympic sprint, or perfect golf putt lies a hidden force: the athlete’s mind. Sports are not just physical contests; they are mental marathons. The athlete who masters their inner game often outperforms those who …
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Introduction Move over minimalism—grandmacore has entered the chat! From floral wallpaper to knitting clubs, “grandma things” are suddenly cool again. But what’s behind this unexpected trend? Psychologists suggest that grandmacore is more than just an aesthetic; it’s a coping mechanism for a world overloaded with screens, stress, and uncertainty. Read More: Mental Health and …
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Introduction Artificial intelligence may be fast, efficient, and seemingly “smart,” but just like humans, it can go spectacularly off-track. Researchers have recently proposed Psychopathia Machinalis, a framework that conceptualizes AI malfunctions in terms of human psychological disorders. By examining the parallels between human psychopathology and machine errors, this framework offers a novel way to understand—and …
Every 40 seconds, somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide (World Health Organization (WHO), 2021). This translates to over 700,000 deaths annually, leaving millions of families and communities shattered. India carries a particularly heavy burden: in 2022, the country recorded more than 170,000 suicides—the highest number ever reported (National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), …
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025: One Conversation Can Make a Difference Read More »
Introduction You board a train, slide into your seat, and prepare for a quiet ride. Suddenly, the stranger next to you asks, “So, heading home or heading away?” Before you know it, you’re knee-deep in a conversation about their dog, your weekend plans, and the existential meaning of train travel. Why does this happen? Why …
Why People Talk to Strangers on Trains (and 4 Important Reasons Why We Should!) Read More »
Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Some Carry Whiteboard Markers) When you think of superheroes, who comes to mind? Maybe Spider-Man swinging through skyscrapers, Wonder Woman deflecting bullets, or Iron Man blasting into the sky. But if you peek into a bustling classroom on a random Tuesday morning, you’ll find real superheroes in action: teachers. They …
Introduction Picture this: you’re heading out the door, juggling coffee, keys, and the eternal question—“Did I turn off the stove?” Instead of trusting your brain, you quickly snap a photo of the stove. Crisis averted. Welcome to cognitive offloading, the habit of using external tools to help our brains manage life. From sticky notes and …
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Introduction A joke lands at the right moment. You laugh—not just a polite chuckle but a full, hearty laugh that makes your sides ache. For a few seconds, the weight of your to-do list, your inbox, and your worries disappears. Humor feels good, but psychologists and neuroscientists are discovering it’s more than entertainment. It’s a …
The Cognitive Science of Humor and 4 Important Practical Applications of It Read More »
