The Importance Of Music: When and Why we listen to music
There is no doubt that most humans spend a lot of time listening to music. Music is clearly important to us. Neilson (a global measurement …
How to be smarter: 50+ actionable tips to have a sharp mind and increase intelligence
These are 50 actionable activities YOU can do to become smarter, keep your mind young and active, and gain experience-based intelligence. Have you ever wondered …
Time Perception: What exactly is time for the human brain?
There is one thing that baffles me. It is the idea of time. We are going to talk about Time Perception or how the brain experiences …
4 Brain-hacking techniques for memory, creativity, and loneliness
We are going to look at 4 brain hacks that offer some direct benefits for a short duration. The first brain hack revs up the …
Using the scientific method to beat the “I can’t do this” inner voice
What do you do when your inner voice demotivates you and you feel you can’t do anything? You adopt the scientific method. By using the …
Am I Weird? Yes, You Are. And That’s As Normal As You Can Be.
If you are like most people, you must’ve wondered if you are weird. What a contradiction, right? Most people? Why would you be weird if …
4 thinking flaws you should avoid to become more objective and rational
I see 4 fundamental flaws in how people think. This is where you begin to start thinking critically about the world. Flaw 1 – A …
The scientific truth behind ‘Fake it till you make it’
It really works. You can fake it till you make it. You can fake a smile to become happier. After analyzing 138 studies[1], researchers have …
8 Neuroscientific techniques to learn how to play the guitar better
We are going to look at a very specific set of tips on how to master the guitar. These specific strategies are in the realm …
Understanding the level of Serotonin and Dopamine in a depressed person’s brain
Let us look at the state and level of two neurochemicals called serotonin and dopamine in a depressed person’s brain. A small background and context: …
Code switching: Why people mix 2 languages together while speaking
When people mix two languages while speaking, we say they are code switching. You can call each language a code. Depending on what one is …
How to improve your critical thinking skills and change your thinking patterns
People often want to learn how to expand their thinking abilities or change their thinking patterns. In fact, lots of people want to think better …
How to Increase Productivity: The Ultimate Psychological guide
You know, people have been giving productivity advice for ages. People have published so many books that outline tips on how to increase productivity. This …
MOOCs and the unexpected advantages of online learning
I’ve done courses from the following fields: genetics, python coding, neurobiology, calculus, music, astrobiology, learning, teacher training, introductory Chinese and a few more. I volunteered …
6 Psychology tricks to make life easier
The brain is a data interpreting machine which talks with itself. In the simplest sense, the brain listens to you just as you listen to …
The Peter Principle OR Why Everyone Sucks At Their Job – tips to overcome incompetency in the work place
Back in 1969, a guy called Laurence Peter[1] made a shrewd observation and published a book on it – The Peter Principle. If you are someone’s …