Why do we feel nostalgia?
Adults PsychologyNostalgia was once considered an illness confined to specific groups of people. Today, people all over the world report experiencing and enjoying nostalgia. But how does nostalgia work? And is it healthy? Clay Routledge details the way our understanding of nostalgia has changed since the term was first coined in the late 17th century.
Introverts vs Extroverts
Adults PsychologyWritten by Amanda Edward, Rachel Salt, Gregory Brown and Mitchell Moffit
You Have A Second Brain
Adults PsychologyWritten by Annik Carson, Gregory Brown, Rachel Salt and Mitchell Moffit
Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words - Susan Wortman-Jutt
Adults PsychologyLanguage is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain became disrupted by stroke, illness, or trauma, you could find yourself truly at a loss for words.
Is Most Published Research Wrong?
Adults PsychologyMounting evidence suggests a lot of published research is false.
Kids On: Escaping The Friend Zone
Adults PsychologyIn this episode of Kids On, the kids give advice on how to avoid/escape the dreaded friend zone.
The Illusion of Truth
Adults PsychologyIf you repeat something enough times, it comes to feel good and true.
How Do Lie Detectors Work?
Adults PsychologyCan you tell whether or not someone is lying? Greg Foot explains whether or not lie detectors actually work.
Is life a video game? | Elon Musk | Code Conference 2016
Adults PsychologyIs our life a simulation? Elon Musk has thought about this a lot.
What Are You?
Adults PsychologySo. Are you your body? And if so, how exactly does this work? Lets explore lots of confusing questions.
The psychology behind irrational decisions
Adults PsychologyOften people make decisions that are not "rational" from a purely economical point of view - meaning that they don't necessarily lead to the best result. Why is that?
Should you trust unanimous decisions?
Adults PsychologyImagine a police lineup where ten witnesses are asked to identify a bank robber they glimpsed fleeing the scene. If six of them pick the same person, there's a good chance that's the culprit.