Emotion regulation
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Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel
by Christian Waugh
Learning and education
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A radical approach can change behaviour in and out of the classroom
by Alexandria C Robers
Cooperation and collaboration
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How to have better arguments
Arguing well isn’t just about winning. A philosophical approach will help you and the other person get much more out of it
by Scott Aikin & John Casey
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Dietrich showed how adopting a persona can reveal one’s true self
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Mind and brain
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Time doesn’t flow like a river. So why do we feel swept along?
by Nick Young
Technology and media
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What the journey from Star Trek to Siri says about our culture
by Liz W Faber
Mental health
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Many people not only survive mental illness – they thrive
by Jonathan Rottenberg & Andrew Devendorf
Laughter and comedy
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An Orthodox Jew struggles to balance his two callings – religion and comedy
Directed by Jonathan Miller
The nature of reality
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For neuroscience, magic opens a doorway to multiple realities
by Luis M Martínez & Jordi Camí
Stories and literature
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How to nurture a personal library
An escape, a sanctuary, a place of pleasure, a memoir. Take these steps to ensure your library is just what you want it to be
by Freya Howarth
Communication and language
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How do good conversations work? Philosophy has something to say
by Stephanie Ross
Focus and attention
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Go on, admit it. You’re multitasking. Here’s how to do it better
by Virginia Clinton-Lisell
Communication and language
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As language evolves, who wins out: speakers or listeners?
by Sean Trott
Altered states
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An odyssey into the Parisian night reflects the allure and anxieties of cities
Directed by Adrien Mérigeau
Ethics
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What luck in war reveals about the role of chance in life
by Andy Owen