Gagging on the dizziness of freedom
Devoid of context, an abstraction so genuine it steers clear the badge of authenticity. We, meaning-seeking creatures are lost in the dizziness of freedom. We...
Tag: pyschology
The hidden power of music
Music doesn’t need thought. It is innately powerful in its ability to galvanize emotions. As Oliver Sacks penned in his book, Musicophilia: Tales of Music...
There is a time for everything
The time you spend away from your task still qualifies as work. That includes doing the dishes, running errands, and taking care of the kids—whatever...
Pursuing boredom for boredom’s sake
If you can’t stand boredom for boredom’s sake, take on a mundane task to put your mind in a wandering state. Doing the dishes, organizing your vinyl...
‘Who you are depends on what your neurons are up to, moment by moment’ 🧠
“Who you are depends on what your neurons are up to, moment by moment.” — David Eagleman, The Brain: The Story of You...
How social media fuels fantasies of the ideal self
Social media is the story we want to tell about ourselves. It is the edited self. The problem occurs when that ideal self fails to...
The benefits of walking in nature
One of the main benefits of walking in nature is that trees inspire feelings of awe. According to research done by psychology professor Dacher Keltner...
The simple technique that boosts your short and long-term memory
Want to remember more of what you read? Give your brain a 10-15 minute rest. No phones, no distractions, just pure boredom, a quiet room...
Upgrade your human operating system
There is no doubt that the mind changes as it ages. You’ll be a different person in your 20s, 30s, and so on. For some,...