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Psychology

Can a Cat Have an Existential Crisis?

Treating my cat for depression caused me to question the state of anxiety in animals and us.

April 22, 2016

Not All Practice Makes Perfect

Moving from naive to purposeful practice can dramatically increase performance.

Parents Shouldn’t Spy on Their Kids

Apps that make it easy to invade kids’ privacy are a recipe for arrested development.

April 7, 2016

No, You Can’t Feel Sorry for Everyone

The idea of empathy for all ignores the limits of human psychology.

April 7, 2016

Why Revolutionaries Love Spicy Food

How the chili pepper got to China.

April 6, 2016

How to Avoid Empathy Burnout

Caregivers can benefit by understanding a patient’s pain without feeling it themselves.

March 25, 2016