I’ve been thinking about memes. 2 years ago, I called meme templates, meme phrases, and reel content outsourced cognition – borrowing others’ structured thoughts. Using…
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I explore how humans need context and meaning for logical thinking. Without context, we aren’t able to use even the simplest of logical thoughts. And…
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Yes, critical thinking is hard to define and a constant victim of debate. Educators and experts have attempted to define it in separate contexts. I’ll …
Having a psychology background typically prepares you for some theory, research methods, statistics, counseling, and community welfare. At least most bachelor’s degrees in psychology offer …
Brain reserve and cognitive reserve are assets in the brain that help us battle age-related cognitive decline and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. And they …
Annie gets mad and breaks a pen in front of her friends. No one feels bad for the pen. Alyssa breaks a pen she lovingly …
Your writing gets immersive and engaging when you connect with the reader’s mental space. And the way to do that is to include words and …
Everyone has biases and preferences, which we call “individual differences.” But most people share the same kind of biases regardless of their actual individual preferences. …
Productivity is not about working 24/7; it is living 24/7 with a work-leisure-self balance. I’ve repurposed some classic “technical” advice on productivity for you – …
Every marketing attempt is an attempt to influence behavior. Nudging is one effective tool to influence consumer and public behavior. From a behavioral engineering point …
Feelings are powerful, and they often validate the reality we observe. In personal situations, strong judgments based on feelings shape our view of ourselves. Suppose …
Eleanor and her archeological team were digging near the Gobekli Tepe Temple ruins in 2005. Using the most advanced earth-penetrating drills, they had managed to …
Each buyer can have a specific mindset while buying. That mindset describes their general perception of all available products at the moment of buying. The …
A politician, govt. authority, or influential professional, and even many CEOs may be risk-averse. Persuading them to take a risk on your big idea or …
I’ve been using ChatGPT 4 a lot for some R&D on human-AI interactions, and I’ve tested out the kinks of using ChatGPT productively. Here are …
After exploring thousands of studies and digging deep into hundreds of theories, I’ve noticed one thing – powerful marketing and consumer insights lie hidden within, …
Mnemonics (ne-maw-nix) are methodical ways to assist and improve memory. They are mental tools that make information meaningful and easier to recall. Some mnemonics are …
As we get older, our memory declines. This is age-related memory loss. It’s natural and expected, but sometimes an indication of Alzheimer’s disease. If you …