psychology
Former tech founder Scott Britton wants to shatter the binary myth that separates driving ambition from inner development.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Andrew Markell — philosopher, martial artist, and CEO advisor — argues that true endurance comes from desire, ritual, and learning to evolve through chaos.
It’s no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
You may actually be on the same wavelength.
What happens when your boss decides to weaponize positivity in the workplace?
In this excerpt from “When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…,” Steven Pinker examines how crying may have evolved as part of a suite of emotional expressions aimed at strengthening social bonds.
Despite the claims of speed reading apps and programs, you actually have to read the book if you want to learn.
Strengthen your focus like a muscle.
A contemplative approach to leading others can help us accept the tension of not always knowing how things will play out.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
Science helps us imagine the vastness of space and time — and our small but meaningful place within it.
When your head is full of information, how can you actually make use of it?
Harvard Kennedy School professor and author Arthur C. Brooks guides us through the give-and-take of feedback — even when it is negative.
The Japanese practice of “tsundoku” bestows joy and lasting benefits to those who make books an important part of their lives.
Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.
Our minds crave simple, linear narratives. But society rarely follows a straight line.
Author and geopolitical strategist Paulo Cardoso do Amaral urges us to ask: Will we shape AI with wisdom, or will AI reshape us with strategy?
The psychologist, educator, and former NBA player discusses the professional volumes and childhood stories that shaped his life and his approach to it.
You might love your leadership role and inspire fierce loyalty — but what if that comes at the expense of a disastrous balance sheet? Here’s a way forward.
It makes no sense to talk about a “religious life” and a “public life” — there is just life.
Stuck on a hamster wheel of mindless social media scrolling? Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains how to consciously redirect your reward system.
It’s something to wrestle and live with, says behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks.
How deep is your kink?