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• [article] Why polygamy might be more natural than you thought — 8 Mar 2017
  Most theories of relationships centre on the idea that humans are well-suited for, and biologically disposed toward forming ‘pair-bonds’. But these traditional anthropological and evolutionary perspectives on sex are facing a growing threat from a more recent contender. The idea that human promiscuity is our natural state and community-style lovin’ better explains the state of our modern sexuality.
• [article] The Friendship Checklist — 20 Feb 2017
  Friendships are based on many of the same building blocks of intimacy as romance. In fact, up to a point, friends travel the same cognitive road as our lovers do. But friends can be more satisfying than our spouses, and more enjoyable, according to research. All this begs the question, what the hell is a friend and why are they so awesome?
• [article] Four ways to be attractive (and one you've probably overlooked) — 22 Jan 2017
  What is attraction? Usually, we just think of it as what turns us on. But interpersonal attraction is so much bigger than this. At its core, attraction is the inclination to chase the good feeling you get from someone else. It’s the word we use to describe what draws people together. And, it has aspects that are often overlooked.
• [article] How being selfish can make people like you more — 8 Jan 2017
  <p>For some reason, <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" class="external-link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin">Benjamin Franklin</a> is known for doing, like, everything first. This is no exception. This little brain quirk is …
• [article] Why the best part of your brain is hiding under the stairs — 28 Nov 2016
  It’s said that art mimics nature, and in this case, the result is absolutely fascinating. Also, I make a Harry Potter reference. Let’s talk about how your brain is like the cupboard under the stairs.
• [article] Your brain leaves you open to manipulation — 23 Nov 2016
  Mind control is less common than TV would have you believe, but it can happen. Problem is, the kinds of shortcuts our brain uses to speed things up leaves up open to manipulation. The phenomenon we call ‘priming’ is a good example.
• [article] What do dreams really mean? — 21 Nov 2016
  <p>I bet you’ve heard stories of ‘prophetic dreams’. Or maybe you’ve had one yourself. Well, if you’re here, you probably want to know what the science says.</p> <h2 id="dreams-as-a-psychological-tool">&lt;a href=“#dreams-as-a-psychological-tool“ class=“head…
• [article] Four definitions of attractiveness that'll change how you view it — 15 Jul 2016
  What is attraction? Usually, we just think of it as what turns us on. But attraction is so much bigger than this. Attraction is the word we use to describe what draws people together. In this post, we give you an overview of what attraction really means and how you can manipulate it for your personal, social and romantic success.
• [article] Take action - be more creative (and other things) — 1 Jun 2016
  <h2 id="the-weekly-dispatch"><a href="#the-weekly-dispatch" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Heading Permalink">¶</a>The Weekly Dispatch</h2> <p>We curate the best psychological dirt from all over the web each week so you don’t have to….
• [article] Why being 'needy' isn't such a bad thing — 13 Apr 2016
  A brief primer on the psychological origins of needs.
• [article] Three ways science is being corrupted by money — 9 Apr 2016
  <p>Researchers don’t get paid per article. They get paid a salary based on a kind of ‘level’ system. The more eminent you are, the higher your level, the more you get paid. Publishing an article actually <em>costs</em> a researcher money. Most publishers,…
• [article] Why some science is ignored (even when it's crucial) — 25 Mar 2016
  <p>I’ll bet you can guess what kind of research gets more press. Research that gets RESULTS, am I right? No one wants to see research that doesn’t ‘prove’ something (although <a href="https://btr.mt/analects/scientific-fact">you can never really ‘prove’ a…
• [article] Why no one ever takes your advice — 19 Mar 2016
  The psychology of changing habits tells us that the window to make change is quite small—resistance to change is the hallmark of a process to change, and the advice to others more frequently acts as an obstacle. Learning the shape of the window is the key.
• [article] How scientists are lying to you — 16 Mar 2016
  <p>Science is a wonderful thing. Find a problem in the world, follow the scientific method, and we’re one step closer to utopia. From the &lt;a rel=“nofollow noopener” target=“_blank“ class=“external-link” href=“http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2013/05/01/pi…
• [article] Four models of psychopathology (all of which are problematic) — 12 Mar 2016
  How does one define a mental disorder? We call them psychopathologies–diseases of the psyche. But unlike many diseases, there’s no blood. No weeping sores. No physical trauma. Mental health concerns are broad categories of invisible suffering. Clinicians struggle to define them. And if it’s difficult for clinicians, what hope can we have for the general public? Fortunately, we do have four broad ‘rules’ that help us narrow it down.