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The key to making tricky decisions
Plus, how our body influences our morals
May 22
The strange quirk that turns us into liars
Plus, lessons from The Cat in the Hat
May 16
Why we hate to brag about good deeds
Plus, power over status
May 9
Karma police
Plus, the psychology of water scarcity
May 1

April 2025

Hidden Brain Is Coming to a Theatre Near You!
Plus, pre-sale access for newsletter subscribers
Apr 28
Can you smell your way to a friend?
Plus, another way to think about self-control
Apr 23
Why you shouldn’t fear missing out
Plus, don’t worry about being happy
Apr 17
How much do pets boost happiness?
Plus, do birds of a feather really flock together?
Apr 11
A quick tip for fighting self-doubt
Plus, are moral people happier?
Apr 3

March 2025

Does better audio quality make you sound smarter?
Plus, friendships vs. romantic relationships
Mar 28
Do we really know our dogs?
Plus, why you should take a debate class
Mar 21
More biased than we think
Plus, the link between worrying and planning
Mar 14
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