Why Kids' Shows Like 'Cocomelon' Hamper Critical Brain Development
(forbes.com)
When adults hear the term “kid-friendly” in regards to entertainment, a familiar image often springs to mind: vibrant colors, catchy tunes and straightforward narratives.
When adults hear the term “kid-friendly” in regards to entertainment, a familiar image often springs to mind: vibrant colors, catchy tunes and straightforward narratives.
'Everything we were taught about success is wrong'
(theguardian.com)
Made good life choices yet still feel dissatisfied? A life coach suggests an alternative way to look at our goals and aspirations to find more positive outcomes
Made good life choices yet still feel dissatisfied? A life coach suggests an alternative way to look at our goals and aspirations to find more positive outcomes
How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Lynn's National IQ Estimates
(astralcodexten.com)
Richard Lynn was a scientist who infamously tried to estimate the average IQ of every country. Typical of his results is this paper, which ranged from 60 (Malawi) to 108 (Singapore).
Richard Lynn was a scientist who infamously tried to estimate the average IQ of every country. Typical of his results is this paper, which ranged from 60 (Malawi) to 108 (Singapore).
Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days”
(vox.com)
The science behind why we think the past was better than the present.
The science behind why we think the past was better than the present.
The Typical Man Disgusts the Typical Woman
(betonit.ai)
Ever seen this famous OkCupid graph? The quick summary is just: “Men rate women more highly than women rate men.”
Ever seen this famous OkCupid graph? The quick summary is just: “Men rate women more highly than women rate men.”
Flynn Effect
(wikipedia.org)
The Flynn effect is the substantial and long-sustained increase in both fluid and crystallized intelligence test scores that were measured in many parts of the world over the 20th century, named after researcher James Flynn (1934–2020). [1][2]
The Flynn effect is the substantial and long-sustained increase in both fluid and crystallized intelligence test scores that were measured in many parts of the world over the 20th century, named after researcher James Flynn (1934–2020). [1][2]
Testosterone eliminates strategic prosocial behavior in healthy males (2023)
(nature.com)
Humans are strategically more prosocial when their actions are being watched by others than when they act alone.
Humans are strategically more prosocial when their actions are being watched by others than when they act alone.
Wikipedia searches reveal differing styles of curiosity
(scientificamerican.com)
Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer”
Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer”
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever
(theatlantic.com)
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
The Internet Is Worse Than a Brainwashing Machine
(theatlantic.com)
A rationale is always just a scroll or a click away.
A rationale is always just a scroll or a click away.
Four causes for 'Zoom fatigue' (2021)
(news.stanford.edu)
Even as more people are logging onto popular video chat platforms to connect with colleagues, family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford researchers have a warning for you: Those video calls are likely tiring you out.
Even as more people are logging onto popular video chat platforms to connect with colleagues, family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford researchers have a warning for you: Those video calls are likely tiring you out.
Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
(theconversation.com)
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home.
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, time appears to go slowly when we travel to unfamiliar places. A week in a foreign country seems much longer than week at home.
The Psychology of Phishing: Why Smart People Fall for Scams
(techsplicer.com)
Do you know that feeling of dread when you realize you’ve clicked on a suspicious link? I know it perfectly.
Do you know that feeling of dread when you realize you’ve clicked on a suspicious link? I know it perfectly.
Why Do Some People Look Like Their Dogs?
(nautil.us)
The resemblance isn’t just a comical coincidence.
The resemblance isn’t just a comical coincidence.
The Peter Principle still resonates
(cbc.ca)
Published in 1969, The Peter Principle skewered corporate culture decades before Dilbert and The Office became pop culture hits. While it was written as satire, researchers have looked into the treatise to see what can be done to prevent workers from rising to their level of incompetence.
Published in 1969, The Peter Principle skewered corporate culture decades before Dilbert and The Office became pop culture hits. While it was written as satire, researchers have looked into the treatise to see what can be done to prevent workers from rising to their level of incompetence.
Spirituality Is Secure Attachment with Reality
(intimatemirror.substack.com)
This series emerges from conversations with friends and Claude AI, drawing deeply from the wisdom of David J Temple's CosmoErotic Humanism, Rob Burbea's Soulmaking Dharma, Steve March's Aletheia Unfolding, Daniel P Brown's attachment theory work, John Churchill's Planetary Dharma, and many insights from Jill Nephew. While their teachings light the path, any limitations in expressing their ideas are my own.
This series emerges from conversations with friends and Claude AI, drawing deeply from the wisdom of David J Temple's CosmoErotic Humanism, Rob Burbea's Soulmaking Dharma, Steve March's Aletheia Unfolding, Daniel P Brown's attachment theory work, John Churchill's Planetary Dharma, and many insights from Jill Nephew. While their teachings light the path, any limitations in expressing their ideas are my own.
Master suppression techniques
(wikipedia.org)
The master suppression techniques is a framework articulated in 1945 by the Norwegian psychologist and philosopher Ingjald Nissen.[1] These techniques identified by Nissen are ways to indirectly suppress and humiliate opponents.
The master suppression techniques is a framework articulated in 1945 by the Norwegian psychologist and philosopher Ingjald Nissen.[1] These techniques identified by Nissen are ways to indirectly suppress and humiliate opponents.
10-Step Anti-Procrastination Checklist (2013)
(lesswrong.com)
Despite recent strides in my productivity habits, I still catch myself procrastinating at work more often than I'd like.
Despite recent strides in my productivity habits, I still catch myself procrastinating at work more often than I'd like.
Most self-reported aphantasics also reported weak or absent auditory imagery
(nlm.nih.gov)
Auditory and visual imagery were studied in a sample of 128 participants, including 34 self-reported aphantasics.
Auditory and visual imagery were studied in a sample of 128 participants, including 34 self-reported aphantasics.
An Evidence-Based Approach to Goal Setting and Behavior Change
(strongerbyscience.com)
Successful goal attainment and behavior change are possible, but leaning exclusively on willpower and determination isn’t likely to get the job done.
Successful goal attainment and behavior change are possible, but leaning exclusively on willpower and determination isn’t likely to get the job done.
Are young people's attention spans shrinking?
(theguardian.com)
Distractions long predated today’s fast-moving online world. Understanding this age-old problem could help us regain control
Distractions long predated today’s fast-moving online world. Understanding this age-old problem could help us regain control
Why Talking to Strangers Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health
(melmagazine.com)
If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier, striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is
If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier, striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is
75% of Facebook shares are made without reading the content
(psypost.org)
A new study has found that most social media users share links without clicking on them first, relying only on headlines and short summaries.
A new study has found that most social media users share links without clicking on them first, relying only on headlines and short summaries.