Learning about reasoning errors, or fallacies is crucial to forming better arguments and avoiding being manipulated by others
2000 years ago, Aristotle propose... More...
Chatting to complete strangers might seem like a social taboo, but it can bring a surprising range of positive benefits
More people live in urban settings than... More...
How does being polite help us overcome everyday disagreements?
According to French philosopher Andre Comte-Sponville, “morality starts at the bottom – with pol... More...
What makes couples overshare on Facebook and social media? Is it a sign of insecurity, or true love?
Couples who gush about their relationship over social medi... More...
What can modern scientific research tell us about the mysterious power of the gaze?
The eyes are called the windows to the soul. They have fascinated thinkers ... More...
Clowns are supposed to be funny, entertaining, and lovable. Unfortunately, adults and children alike seem to frequently dislike, if not fear clowns.
The phen... More...
Researchers have identified a series of psychological changes that occur when we wear certain clothes
We all take a little extra effort to look nice for specia... More...
What prompts us to share on social media and why do we share the things we do? Science has started to figure this out.
Why we share
We all do it... A lot! Pos... More...
Our own facial expressions play an essential part in understanding other people's emotions
Human learn to show emotions through facial expressions very early i... More...
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...
Why do our brains associate the colour red with attraction and desire?
If you're single and in the dating game, it's incredibly important to make a good fi... More...
The verb 'to be' distorts our perception of reality
Simple changes in your speech and writing can have transformative effects on the way you perceive the w... More...
