The Neuroscience Of … Human Nature
This blog is dedicated to exploring human nature, modern life, and psychological curiosities through the lens of neuroscience. The specific topics of these articles vary widely, and revolve around themes like philosophy, technology, social life, consumerism, & human consciousness.
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Why Social Media Influencers Are The New American Dream
Economic mobility is in decline, and Americans need a new noble lie. Influencers have just the thing
The Brain in Chance Encounters: What Neuroscience Teaches us about Serendipity
Serendipity is a rare, mysterious feeling. It ultimately comes down to the brain’s search for meaning
How to Bond with The Dead using Ritual and Social Cognition
The power of ritual can help us break bread with the dead
The Influence of Habits on Novelty Perception and Experiential Richness
With habits come an ability to outsource our behaviors. But at what cost?
How can we Reconcile the Paradox of Habit Psychology?
Habit psychology is extremely straightforward. Until it isn’t
How Should We Think About The Psychology Of Habits?
The psychology of habits teaches us that its not about the behavior
What Do Death Rituals Reveal About Social Neuroscience?
Death is a certainty. How it’s ritualized directly impacts how we think about the dead
How The Search for Telepathy Changed Neuroscience Forever
A neuroscientific revolution born of irrationality
