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Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networksSomeone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...
- Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
- AI won’t create India’s jobs crisis, but it could deepen itEducated youth face a challenging job market with fewer middle-skill opportunities. Many new jobs are in low-productivity agriculture or in...
- Psychology says people who quietly leave chat groups and mute friends' chats may be protecting more than their peacePsychology does not suggest that muting chats is always a healthy choice, nor does it mean that withdrawing from communication is never a c...
- Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: “Nothing has served me better in my long life than...” — Why daily curiosity creates a compound life advantage? Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner on continuous learning, wisdom, self-growth, discipline, success, and lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Charlie Munger: Munger's famous quote, “Nothing has served me better in my long life than continuous learning.” The sen...
- Psychology says your brain may remember things in the shower for a surprising reasonThe next time a forgotten name, unfinished task, or sudden flash of inspiration pops into your mind while you're in the shower, it may seem...
- Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't only analytical thinkers: What this reveals?Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows...
- Proverb of the day: 'A day of reading is a day of...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on lifelong learning, cognitive enhancement, stress reduction, compounding knowledge, literacy and intellectual growthProverb of the day highlights the value of reading every day and explains how small learning habits build knowledge over time. This traditi...
- Quote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: “We dream in our waking moments, and...” - Inspiring life lessons on awareness, imagination, and purposeful living from The Scarlet Letter: a timeless guide to understanding yourself and shaping your futureQuote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was one of America's most influential novelists and short-story wr...
- Psychology says people who solve crosswords and puzzles every day aren't just passing time, they may be training their brains to handle bigger challengesPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The crossword puzzle itself is rarely the real story. More ofte...
- America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...
- Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
- Quote of the Day by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “The sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not know how to...” — Life lessons on why learning to sit quietly with your own thoughts may be the hidden path to true happiness and inner peaceQuote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: Modern happiness research keeps confirming what Blaise Pascal understood centuries ago. Constant noise, ...
- Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
- Scientists Studying Primate Societies Noticed Something Unexpected About Their IntelligenceForest primates are rarely alone. They live in groups, constantly interacting. Scientists believe this social life sharpens their minds. Re...
- The Default Mode Network: Why Your Brain Replays the Past When You Try to RestWhen external demands cease, the brain activates the Default Mode Network, a system crucial for autobiographical memory processing and self...
- 'Pregnancy affects brain': Study shows a reduction in gray matter important for thinking, learning, and memoryGrey matter in the brain shrinks by around five per cent during pregnancy and partially recovers postpartum, according to a study. The chan...
- Too much internet can make you forgetfulSpending too much time online can cause you to forget things, daydream or face other "cognitive failures", a new study has warned.
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