Cognitive skills for LLM creativity and metacognition
If you want to improve the ability of your LLM, you can do so by giving it “skills” – text-based, specific instructions to behave in…
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Natural variation and decision making
Imagine you are in your 9th grade. You scored 80%, everyone expected you to. The teacher praises you. Your friend scored 40% and the teacher …
4 cognitive biases you should be aware of
These cognitive biases could be spoiling your decisions with incorrect perceptions. Understanding cognitive biases and overcoming them lies at the heart of negotiations, risk-taking, investments, …
8 powerful ways to overcome thinking errors and cognitive biases
There are cognitive biases and thinking errors. Our brains have evolved to have tendencies that, sometimes, and unfortunately, lead to errors. Our perception is compromised, our …
Top 5 psychology channels on Youtube
I love watching YouTube videos for information; and if you are like me and countless others, exploring science via video (thanks YT algorithm) is nothing …
Inquiry-based learning – It is still valuable today
A number of educational systems exist today. Educational psychologists, experienced teachers, thought leaders, and allied psychology researchers have invested a lot of time in studying how …
Best Psychology Books On Human Behavior And The Brain (Top 5)
There are a lot of good books on psychology and behaviour. These are my top psychology book recommendations on how our brain functions and how …
Intelligence quotient, Sentience quotient, Encephalization quotient… novel ways to measure intelligence
Humans like measurements. They like measuring land, the weight of gold, their penis, their breasts, their wealth, their intelligence, their age, their skills, their whole …
Psychology: Definition, Nature & Scope, and types [For freshers]
What does the word Psychology mean? It’s obvious that psychology is about humans and behavior, but let’s take a deeper dive. In case you are …
The Heart vs. The Mind (scientific explanation) – A false dichotomy by the mind.
What do you mean when you say your heart says one thing and your mind says another thing? Is it as simple as the heart …
5 life lessons everyone should take from the human brain
There are a number of ways to look at life lessons. On most occasions, you’ll see life lessons coming from someone’s experience or some book. …
45 common symptoms of mental illness – signs of depression and anxiety
I’m glad that there is a lot of emphasis on mental health care today. Looking at the work counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and writers are doing, …
Psychology careers and jobs in India (and most nations) – A primer
So you were fascinated by the human mind, the intricacies of how we behave, it’s great potential. Perhaps you took on the subject to learn …
Why is extrasensory perception (ESP) and telekinesis not possible?
I love science fiction. All kinds. The B-grade kind, the kind which has a higher budget for a famous actor than for a thorough script, …
Friend’s sight – a mental tool for decision making using empathy
There is a handy mental tool I use when evaluating my work or making decisions. It is a simple question I ask myself. In this …
A Guide On How To Give Feedback (A precise formula + examples of constructive feedback)
Have you ever wished that your manager/boss knows how to give feedback? I’m talking about the exact sentences and the content of the feedback your …
The problems with popular psychology: Psychology Myths
Today, I will discuss some of the main problems of popular psychology. These are related to mass awareness of certain concepts and data. Because we …