Stuck in a Rut? Why Your Brain Loves the Status QuoOkay, settle in, grab a brew, and let’s talk about your brain. Specifically, let’s chat about one of its sneakier habits: the tendency to…Apr 18Apr 18
The Hanlon’s Razor Guide: They didn’t mean to be mean“Why didn’t he reply to my email? He must hate me.” “The boss left me off the meeting invite – she’s plotting against me.” “That driver cut…Apr 11Apr 11
Mind… Blown: Why Our Brain Struggles to Comprehend Vast NumbersImagine trying to visualise one billion pounds in cash or the 4.5 billion-year age of the Earth. Does your brain conjure a clear image, or…Apr 4Apr 4
Swinging into Bipedalism: Did Our Ancestors Walk on Their Hands?Imagine you’re at the playground, swinging from one monkey bar to the next one. Congratulations – you’re channeling a bit of your inner ape…Mar 28Mar 28
Analysis Paralysis: How Overthinking Freezes Your Decision-MakingEver spent ages scrolling through Netflix only to give up and re-watch a favourite show? Or stood in the supermarket cereal aisle…Mar 21Mar 21
Wearing Our Social Masks: The Science of Impression ManagementImagine walking into a job interview dressed in pyjamas while clutching a rubber duck. Unless you’re applying to be a professional…Mar 14Mar 14
False Memories: Did That Really Happen?Imagine confidently reminiscing about a childhood birthday where a clown made a giraffe out of balloons — only to have your mum insist no…Mar 9Mar 9
Perception of Omnipotent Leadership: Myth vs. RealityHave you ever found yourself blaming (or praising) a single leader for every triumph and failure in a nation or company? It’s natural to…Mar 7Mar 7
Taming Ourselves: The Self-Domestication of Homo sapiensWhen we think of domestication, we picture humans taming wild wolves into dogs or breeding cattle for calm temperaments. But what if we…Feb 28Feb 28
The Foreign Language Effect: How Speaking Another Language Can Change the Way You ThinkImagine you’re faced with a tough decision – say, whether to take a risky bet or not. Now, what if you deliberate in French instead of…Feb 22Feb 22
