Human intelligence and artificial intelligence don’t differ simply in how they think. They differ in what happens after a thought is made. For years, I’ve called these two forms of cognition different... Read more »
Interestingly, it often turns out that issues in everyday life provide remarkable insights into psychology, psychoanalysis, and the internal working of the mind. I will start with the concept of transitional objects,... Read more »
Are we still friends? Knowing the status of a relationship depends on tracking changes. What have we done together recently? Was it fun or were we fighting? Admittedly, keeping track of the... Read more »
Quickly read this subject line of an email I once received at work. What pops into your head? “Weekly webinar this Tuesday” Here’s what my brain interpreted: “Weekly winebar this Tuesday” Winebar?... Read more »
It may seem hard to believe for those who rarely remember their dreams, but psychologists have found strong evidence that sleep and dreaming are closely intertwined with the dynamics of memory. Whether... Read more »
Many parents have seen their child overlook something obvious, like a toy in plain sight or a person calling their name. This everyday experience may reflect a broader phenomenon called inattentional blindness—when... Read more »
Why do we remember some things more easily than others—and why do we often favor information that aligns with what we already believe? These two common tendencies, long studied in psychology and... Read more »
Remembering what was said in a conversation can be considered an indication of how much we care about the people we talk to. As such, remembering conversations helps us maintain our romantic... Read more »
What makes us who we are? Is it memory—the names, dates, and stories we carry? Or is it something more elemental, more enduring? This question has followed me for years—from lab bench... Read more »
Episodic memory is our ability to remember personal experiences and events, like what we had for dinner last night or a childhood birthday party. People with ADHD often face difficulties with episodic... Read more »