Science
The Mysterious Allure of Fear: Why Our Brains Crave Scary Experiences
Fear is rarely pleasant. A knot in the stomach, a pounding heart,…
Szymon Cogiel
He became a psychologist to better understand the characters in the books he writes. For as long as he can remember, he has been fascinated by man and his place in the world.
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Humanism
Motivation Booster or an Invitation to Slacking Off? The Pros and Cons of Working in a Group
Humans are inherently social beings, so it is no wonder they behave…
Truth & Goodness
How to Protect Yourself from Manipulation?
People’s behavior affects us every day. There is nothing wrong with it…
Science
PTSD: How Does a Young Person’s Brain React to Trauma?
The brain of a young person develops very dynamically – it acquires…
Reklama
Truth & Goodness
The Neurobiology of Passion: How the Brain Copes With the Power of Love
Love has been screened inside out in countless songs, books, and movies.…
Truth & Goodness
Vanishing into Imagined Worlds: Understanding Immersion
Our lives are replete with stories. Even a simple query such as…
Truth & Goodness
What to Look out for When Making an Opinion?
“And you, what do you think?” The modern world constantly encourages us…
Truth & Goodness
Subliminal Messages in Art: Are the Artist and the Work a Singular Whole?
A subliminal message is sometimes attributed with an almost magical role. It…
Science
Where Ethics Meets Science: Which Part of the Brain Controls Morality?
Every culture we know has developed some form of a moral code. Even…
Science
Why Mental Hygiene Matters More Than Ever
What has become more important than gaining information? Cutting down on information!…
Truth & Goodness
Exploring Societal Convictions: On Justice and the Rules Governing the World
Many principles guiding our lives are, in essence, societal constructs. Take stereotypes,…
Humanism
The Truth About Yourself: Will It Set You Free?
“No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots…
Science
The Adaptive Power of Humor: How Laughter Helps You Survive Tough Times
How is it possible that some people laugh when threatened with death?…
Science
The Riddle of Consciousness, or What It’s Like to Be a Bat
What keeps us company all day long and lets us feel that…
Science
The Crazy Tricks of Thinking: Why We Lose the Battle of the Mind
We tend to believe that the human mind was created to help…
Science
Evolutionary Psychology: What It Can Tell Us About Human Behavior?
Understanding human behavior can prove quite a challenge. Evolutionary psychology postulates that…