The people who most strongly oppose scientific consensus on a complex issue tend to be the least knowledgeable about it, but are most confident in their understanding.
The people who most strongly oppose scientific consensus on a complex issue tend to be the least knowledgeable about it, but are most confident in their understanding.
New research suggests that whether we use direct or indirect language when addressing other people may depend upon the "psychological distance" between us.
New research suggests that whether we use direct or indirect language when addressing other people may depend upon the "psychological distance" between us.
A recent study suggests that the “natural” association of major chords with positive emotions and of minor chords with negative emotions is determined by cultural music conventions.
A recent study suggests that the “natural” association of major chords with positive emotions and of minor chords with negative emotions is determined by cultural music conventions.
A recent study suggests that when we immerse ourselves in the point of view of a character in a book or movie, we use the same “neural machinery” we use when we think about ourselves.
A recent study suggests that when we immerse ourselves in the point of view of a character in a book or movie, we use the same “neural machinery” we use when we think about ourselves.
The people around us have a stronger influence on our decisions and actions than we realize. Here’s what research reveals about our networks’ gravitational force.