The Peak-End Effect: The Secret to Memorable Moments
Have you ever been to a concert and then left thinking the show was a lot better than it was?
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What You Need to Know About Logical Fallacies
The use of logic is a crucial part of any argument. Logic can help us to reach the correct conclusion,
55: Almost Invisible 馃懟
We quickly get used to the sound of alarm bells. My smart watch keeps vibrating, every single hour, reminding me
High Expectations Make Us Perform Better: The Pygmalion Effect Explained
In a famous experiment, Professor Robert Rosenthal asked teachers to rate certain students as being "very bright" or
The Abilene Paradox: Explained
鈥淭here is a lot of pretending going on. Everyone believes everyone else is better off than they are, and so
Bayesian Thinking: A Primer
In the 17th century, mathematician and philosopher Thomas Bayes developed a way of thinking that has been both misunderstood and
The End-of-History Illusion: Explained
Our brains are highly resistant to change and have a hard time predicting the breadth of future possibilities even when
45: A guide for better gifts
How to give the best gifts to your past, present and future selves.
44: What you feel in your bones
A note from my journal on conviction and mimesis.
Deconstructing the mirroring effect
Mirroring, or Isopraxism has been around for centuries. The ancient Greeks believed that there was a connection between people looking
Conversation Hacks: The Science of Making People Like You
Have you ever wondered how to get people to like you? Well, if so then this blog post is for
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: How It Impacts Our Judgement and What to Do About It
What is sunk cost fallacy and how does it impact our decision making The sunk cost fallacy is a cognitive
