Let go of labels. Transform your life.
Adults PsychologyDon’t call yourself “a writer,” just write. Ryan Holiday on how the labels you give yourself can hold you back.
Video Games Are Good For Your Brain
Adults Psychologyft-brained"? Is a human brain not fully developed until a person hits 25 years old? Did my parents waste a bunch of money buying Mozart CDs to make me smarter as a baby?
Networking Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross | Daniel Hallak | TED
Adults PsychologyNetworking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak.
The Hidden Forces Behind Your Food Choices | Sarah Lake | TED
Adults PsychologyWhat we eat is less about what we choose and more about what's offered to us, says food and climate expert Sarah Lake.
Ellie The Elephant And The Stinkin' Thinkin!
Kids PsychologyJoin Ellie on an adventure to learn about the importance of her thoughts - and kick that stinkin' thinkin' to the curb!
America is rife with political traps. What’s your escape route? | The Dilemma Ep. 3
Adults PsychologyCan we let go of the need to win arguments without losing a part of who we are?
How to Live a Meaningful Life | Brian S. Lowery | TED
Adults PsychologyWhat makes for a meaningful life? Social psychologist Brian S. Lowery explores three ideas tied to the experience of meaning and shows why simply pursuing personal achievements isn't the best way to find it.
Why loneliness feels so real, even when it’s not | Kasley Killam
Adults PsychologyChallenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
How should we measure intelligence? | Mary-Helen Immordino Yang
Adults PsychologyOur society has an obsession with quantifying everything, often applying measurements and numerical values where they aren't necessary.
How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED
Adults PsychologySpencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
These Illusions Fool Almost Everyone
Adults PsychologyA big thank you to Titus Grenyer over at Pep Organ for showing us around the Sydney Town Hall Organ, to Dr. Diana Deutsch for providing her illusions and insight into the field, to Casey Connor for advice on building sound illusions, and to Dr. Michael Bach for providing the motion-bounce illusion.
12 traits emotionally intelligent people share
Adults PsychologySure, IQ is important, but is it as impactful as emotional intelligence? Renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman explains.
Do You Have a Free Will?
Adults PsychologyTake control over what occupies your mind with Ground News.
What Is Compassion?
Youth PsychologyWhat does compassion really mean? Kids News contributor Sabrina Erin interviewed Dr. Bassam Khoury, a clinical psychologist, to find out more.
Why People Prefer More Pain
Adults PsychologyWe experimented to see how much pain our volunteers could handle.
Why Monkeys Can Only Count To Four
Adults PsychologyThere’s an island in the Caribbean where David used to perform magic tricks for monkeys.
Jewel: Clear perception is the way to psychological strength
Adults Psychology‪@jewel‬ says denying the truth cost her years of her life. This is how she shifted her perception to see truth more clearly and regain her strength.
Why Reality is a “Controlled Hallucination”
Adults PsychologyThere have always been hints that the brain wasn’t evolved to track objective reality, but a new, incredibly popular theory in neuroscience takes everything one step further. Not only is your brain not built for reality, you’ve never even experienced it. Noted Science Zaddy Kyle Hill explains “predictive processing.”
Why People Prefer More Pain
Adults PsychologyA massive thank you to Rayner Moss for recreating the experiment equipment and making this shoot happen.
The Science of Emotions with Tony Hale
Adults PsychologyEmotions, please take center stage ? Our friend Tony Hale is in our signature National Geographic yellow chair to chat with Dr. Lisa Damour about the science of emotions.
Why US Politics Is Broken — and How To Fix It | Andrew Yang | TED
Adults PsychologyThe electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang.