Jeff Mann, Author at Brain Fodder

What makes some people so attractive?

Jeff Mann12/Jan/2016

Ask yourself honestly, what's your overall outlook on life? Are you playful, warm and sincere? Or are you the type of person who likes to bitch, moan and compla... More...

Health & Lifestyle

How Hollywood uses colour to manipulate emotions

How Hollywood uses colour to manipulate our emotions

Jeff Mann09/Nov/2015

Film-makers routinely use colour to exploit the emotions of their audiences If you like movies you may have noticed that certain film genres always seem to... More...

CommunicationEmotion

3 reasons why you’ll never win an argument with a Scientologist

Jeff Mann19/Oct/2015

Here are 3 reasons why people cling to their beliefs, even in the face of overwhelming contradictory evidence What is it that causes people to stick to their g... More...

Cognitive biasIdeasPhilosophyPsychology

4 of the most common beliefs about body language are wrong

Jeff Mann05/Oct/2015

Some of our most common assumptions about body language are just plain wrong Body language reveals all - or so some 'experts' would have you believe. The ... More...

BodyCommunication

6 relationship tips from the maverick philosopher who never found love

Jeff Mann18/Sep/2015

Maverick philosopher Frederick Nietzsche had some rather unconventional views about love and marriage When it comes to relationship advice, no matter where... More...

IdeasPhilosophyRelationships

This colour has an actual superpower

Jeff Mann12/Sep/2015

In the 1970s, scientists discovered a colour that seemed to exhibit an almost magical calming effect Alexander Schauss, a psychologist from Tacoma, Washington,... More...

EmotionPsychology

Scientists say this facial expression can kill a relationship

Jeff Mann10/Sep/2015

Research has shown that the expression of contempt is the single most reliable indicator of a troubled relationship In 1967, Paul Ekman, a young psychology... More...

EmotionPsychologyRelationships

The surprising speech technique that makes top leaders sound important

Jeff Mann08/Sep/2015

To speak with authority, don't focus on the details, talk in vague, abstract terms. Ever wondered why the boss of your company talks in such a non-direct w... More...

CommunicationLifehacks

How to let go: A Roman Emperor on taking perspective

Jeff Mann04/Sep/2015

According to Marcus Aurelius, we can never fully be in control of events that affect our lives. We need to take a cosmic view Hands up if you've ever been accu... More...

IdeasPhilosophyWisdom

Life is like a piece music. Stop trying to race to the end

Jeff Mann02/Sep/2015

Philosopher Alan Watts says we should enjoy life as we enjoy music Alan Watts Alan Watts (1915-1973) may or may not be a name familiar to you, but hi... More...

HappinessWisdom

The Bystander Effect: Why good people turn a blind eye

Jeff Mann02/Sep/2015

The more people witness someone's distress, the less likely it is that any one individual will offer assistance. On a spring morning in 2010, near the corn... More...

Cognitive biasPsychology

Mind & Behaviour

The science behind an impulse purchase

The Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel your life is a fraud?

Health & Lifestyle

Why chatting to strangers is good for you

7 tips for beating your fast food addiction

Work & Money