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Why some of the smartest people can be so very stupid | Psyche

Thinking and intelligence

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Why some of the smartest people can be so very stupid

by Sacha Golob

One woman’s six-word mantra that has helped to calm millions | Psyche

History and philosophy of mental health

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One woman’s six-word mantra that has helped to calm millions

by Judith Hoare

The fungal mind: on the evidence for mushroom intelligence | Psyche

Nature and the environment

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The fungal mind: on the evidence for mushroom intelligence

by Nicholas P Money

Lost perspective? Try this linguistic trick to reset your view | Psyche

Thinking and intelligence

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Lost perspective? Try this linguistic trick to reset your view

by Ariana Orvell

Love

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Love shouldn’t be blind or mad. Instead, fall rationally in love

by Berit Brogaard

Talking out loud to yourself is a technology for thinking | Psyche

Thinking and intelligence

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Talking out loud to yourself is a technology for thinking

by Nana Ariel

To be creative, Chinese philosophy teaches us to abandon ‘originality’ | Psyche

Creativity

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To be creative, Chinese philosophy teaches us to abandon ‘originality’

by Julianne Chung

Depression

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Depression is more than low mood – it’s a change of consciousness

by Cecily Whiteley & Jonathan Birch

Why efficiency is dangerous and slowing down makes life better | Psyche

Money and economics

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Why efficiency is dangerous and slowing down makes life better

by Barry Schwartz

What rude jibes about Caesar tell us about sex in ancient Rome | Psyche

Sex and sexuality

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What rude jibes about Caesar tell us about sex in ancient Rome

by Aven McMaster

Sprinkle a little ancient philosophy into your daily routines | Psyche

Habits and routines

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Sprinkle a little ancient philosophy into your daily routines

by Joel Owen

Are people with dark personality traits more likely to succeed? | Psyche

Virtues and vices

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Are people with dark personality traits more likely to succeed?

by Craig Neumann & Scott Barry Kaufman