Does Microdosing LSD Stimulate Creativity And Productivity?
Self-prescribed microdosing of LSD has become a growing trend for both dealing with mental health states like depression, and in trying to boost creativity and…
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Mind
Kind Actions Make People Feel Good Even When They Do Not Benefit
The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes was famous (infamous?) for arguing that human beings necessarily always act in their own self-interest. According to Hobbes, every action a…
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How Studying The Resting Brain Might Help Us Understand Why Night Owls Are At Increased Risk Of Developing Depression
It is estimated that 322 million people worldwide suffer from major depression every year. Depression is a serious mental health condition that can have debilitating…
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Studies Find That Divide Between Democrats/Republicans “Worst It’s Ever Been”, Voters Willing To Overlook Dishonesty From Their Own Party
A new study out of Michigan State University has found that party polarization could be the worst it’s ever been, or at least significantly worse…
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Rising Ethnic Diversity In Populous Areas Increases Whites’ Fears
The past few years have seen a significant uptick in the popularity of anti-immigration policies in Western industrialized countries, ranging from the building of a…
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Microdoses Of Psychedelic Mushrooms Could Help Stimulate Creative Thought
Microdosing—taking fractional doses of psychoactive compounds—has gained popularity recently as a way to lessen anxiety and stimulate creative thought. Some believe that taking small doses…
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How Digital Rewards In Video Games Affect User Enjoyment, Presence, And Effort
There is increasing interest in the impact and power of digital rewards. Traditionally appearing predominantly in video games, we now find digital rewards in settings…
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What Is Bottom Up Processing?
Bottom-up processing is a form of information processing. The term is often used in psychology to describe how information is first processed at the bottom…
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