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Psychology

Squeeze the Truth: Rethinking How We Measure Attractiveness

Have you ever wondered if our snap judgments about someone’s attractiveness go beyond the numbers we assign on a scale? Imagine expressing how attractive you find someone not by rating them on a scale from 1 to 10 but by the strength of your grip. A recent study (that is bizarrely short) has introduced a […]

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Psychology

The Science Behind Preventing Unsafe Workplace Behavior

We love checklists. No, we actually do. Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto is probably one of the seminal books in my own development in the field of implementation science and quality. And there’s good reason. Did you know that most industrial accidents stem from human error rather than faulty machinery? Understanding and preventing unsafe behavior […]

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Psychology

Why Conspiracy Theories Stir Our Darkest Emotions

Imagine stumbling into a crowded online space where everyone believes they’ve uncovered a terrible truth that the rest of society denies. People gather here to swap stories, share frustrations, and discuss the threat they believe is lurking. For many, conspiracy theories provide comfort and an answer to the question of “why?”—even when these answers come […]

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Psychology

The Power of Workforce Agility

Ever wonder why some companies thrive amidst chaos while others struggle to stay afloat? In our rapidly changing world, success hinges on one powerful quality: agility. And no, we’re not talking about physical agility—this agility lives within people and teams, empowering them to adapt, react, and evolve no matter what comes their way. Workforce agility […]

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Psychology

The Thrill of Almost: What Wordle Can Teach Us About Motivation

Imagine the satisfaction of solving a puzzle or nearly reaching a goal. You feel energized, motivated, and hopeful. But what about when you’re so close to winning, only to fall short by one tiny step? That near-win, known as a “near-miss,” is a powerful experience—and it might hold the key to understanding why we often […]

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Psychology

Are We Losing Our Grip on Truth?

Imagine a world where facts no longer matter, where lies spread faster than truths, and where people believe whatever aligns with their own biases. This may sound dystopian, but it’s closer to reality than we think. In recent years, misinformation and deliberate falsehoods—or disinformation—have crept into almost every part of our lives. They’re not just […]

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Psychology

The Ghosting Effect: The Hidden Emotional Toll on Relationships

Imagine investing your time, emotions, and energy into a relationship, only to have the other person suddenly vanish—no explanation, no closure, just silence. For many, this is an all-too-familiar scenario. It’s called ghosting, and while the term may be relatively new, the emotional turmoil it creates is anything but. Ghosting is when someone abruptly cuts […]

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Psychology

The Magic of the Mind

How Magicians Unveil Human and Animal Cognition Imagine watching a magician pull off a seemingly impossible trick: a coin vanishes from their hand, only to reappear behind your ear. You’re left stunned, wondering how your eyes could have missed the sleight of hand. Now, what if I told you that this trick isn’t just about […]

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Psychology

Psychedelics and Safety: What We Know So Far

Imagine sitting in a quiet room, eyes closed, heart pounding as you prepare for a journey unlike any other. You’ve volunteered for a clinical study, where scientists are investigating the therapeutic potential of classic psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD. These substances, once taboo and misunderstood, are now at the forefront of research, showing promise in […]

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