Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Mental Health
01/06/2022
Listen to Your Own Advice
Guilt, fear, and low self-esteem can stop you from living by your own wisdom. Here’s how to overcome them.
01/03/2022
Why your local library might be hiring a social worker
Yanna McGraw works at the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis. A big part of her job is building relationships with visitors and helping answer their questions. But the information she provides is rarely about books.
01/01/2022
Three ways to be more rational this year
Many people use the New Year to turn over a new leaf - to act in a way that is more rational and in our better interests. Yet we all have to confess this is more difficult than it might seem.
01/03/2022
New Year’s Listicle: Top 2 Cognitive Biases
Happy Twilight of the Holiday Season! NZN is ringing in the new year with two more world-premiere short animated videos, followed by some thoughts about the future evolution of this newsletter.
12/09/2021
How ‘Wintering’ Replenishes
In so many stories and fables that shape us, cold and snow, the closing in of the light — these have deep psychological, as much as physical, reality.
12/21/2021
Antivax, complots, fake news : Avons-nous perdu la raison ? Entretien exclusif avec Steven Pinker
Comment une espèce capable d’explorer Mars et d’inventer des vaccins peut-elle produire autant de fake news et de théories du complot ? Tout simplement parce qu’il existe des failles dans notre mode de raisonnement.
12/22/2021
Opinion: Can Quantum Mechanics Quell the Holiday Blues?
Scientists search for hidden variables underpinning our swerving moods and thoughts.
12/25/2021
Future You
Should we eat, drink and be merry or make sacrifices now to benefit our future selves? In his guide to thinking better, Professor Steven Pinker explores what's called 'future discounting' in decision making.
12/21/2021
When’s the Last Time You Felt Truly Happy?
We asked. Here’s what you told us.
12/12/2021
How Can You Avoid Boredom?
I actually find the topic of boredom, and especially the topic of interest, the most inherently interesting, non-boring thing there is. We’ve all experienced this pernicious emotion, boredom.
12/16/2021
Procrastinate This, Not That
Putting things off can improve your performance—if you do it right.
12/15/2021