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The countdown continues! This is the 9th most popular video of 2018 — and great fuel for starting a new year.

From psychology to neuroscience, what we believe is not nearly as relevant as why we do.

What if consciousness isn’t all about the brain?

Just because you disagree with something doesn’t mean that it isn’t true for someone else.

To strengthen your mind, work with your hands, says former astronaut Leland Melvin.

One of the most famous experiments in psychology might be completely wrong.

Researchers find out why some people believe utter BS.

New research suggests brains anticipate future events through a process called anticipatory timing.

Schadenfreude is a common feeling, but not all of it is the same.

It’s not just a case of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

Are we trying to solve too many problem with technological solutions?

A guide to making difficult conversations possible—and peaceful—in an increasingly polarized nation.

A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.

Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one’s present and future selves.

It’s been used by everyone from philosophers to business leaders — and Stanford research shows it really makes a difference.

“Our results show why debates about controversial issues often seem so futile,” the researchers said.

How to stay present and stop your mind from fixating.

Beyond trigger warnings and safe spaces lies an entire population that espouses victimhood in all walks of life.

Meditation with a mystical edge? Don’t knock magick ’til you’ve tried it.

Hint: It’s a lot harder than merely being a denier.

These psychological principles can make you more resilient.

Nasal inhalation may help us retain olfactory memories longer.

A joint study from U.S. and U.K. universities shows promising results in reducing the rate of cognitive decline.

How psilocybin evolved has more to do with sending insects on terrifying trips than it does making Phish sound good.

Your motivation matters, though.

Writing by hand is the original concentration hack.

People often say, “I’m just not a math person,” but the truth is that no one’s brain is hardwired for math.

Minimalism, thought to be a solution to our overstimulated lives, is actually dulling our senses.

Neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky explains how your first 25 years will shape the next 50.

Why cute images are a productivity hack