Matt Johnson's Blog, page 16
September 22, 2020
What the Ultimatum Game Reveals About Psychology and Impulses
Trying to avoid impulse shopping? You're not alone—and the ultimatum game may help.
What the Ultimatum Game Reveals about Psychology and Impulses
Trying to avoid impulse shopping? You're not alone—and the ultimatum game may help.
September 15, 2020
What Friendly Foxes Reveal About Social Psychology
The social skills of foxes may reveal deep truths about our evolutionary past.
September 8, 2020
The Psychology Of The Digital Afterlife
Humans have long tried to cheat death. Does the science of mind uploading finally provide a path to eternal life?
The Future of Mortality & The Science Of A Digital Afterlife
Humans have long tried to cheat death. Does the science of mind uploading finally provide a path to eternal life?
September 1, 2020
How to Travel Without Leaving the House
A new perspective on travel teaches us that "getting away" may be more about psychology than geography.
August 25, 2020
Why We Love Sports: The Role of Psychology And Storytelling
Sports and competitions are complicated events, but in retrospect, their outcomes feel like storybook endings. Why is that?
August 18, 2020
The Psychology of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Why is this seasonal beverage a celebration for our taste buds? Neuroscience helps explains
August 11, 2020
Psychology of the Left Hemisphere: The Brain's Interpreter
We feel as though we're autonomous decision-makers, making free choices and consciously navigating our lives. But are we?
The Odd Psychology of the Left Hemisphere: The Interpreter
We feel as though we're autonomous decision-makers, making free choices and consciously navigating our lives. But are we?
