Stories by Robert Epstein

Robert Epstein, senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology in Vista, Calif., is a contributing editor for Scientific American Mind and former editor in chief of Psychology Today. His latest book is Teen 2.0: Saving Our Children and Families from the Torment of Adolescence (Linden Publishing, 2010).

Arts & Culture

New Books on Memes, Mental Time Travel, Manufactured Emotions and Tech Addiction

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology

May 19, 2017 — Lindsey Konkel, Robert Epstein, Diana Kwon and Sunny Sea Gold

Behavior & Society

Let Your Creativity Soar

In a discussion with Scientific American editor in chief Mariette DiChristina, three noted experts on creativity, each with a very different perspective and background, reveal powerful ways to unleash your creative self...

March 17, 2017 — Mariette Dichristina, John Houtz, Julia Cameron and Robert Epstein

Arts & Culture

New Books about Mind Control, Mental Rest and Why We Swear

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology

October 28, 2016 — Sunny Sea Gold, Robert Epstein and Victoria Stern

Neuroscience

New Books Explore Breaking Habits, AI, Productivity and Enlightenment

Scientific American Mind considers five recent popular titles from neuroscience and psychology

June 27, 2016 — Lindsey Konkel, Robert Epstein, Sunny Sea Gold and Victoria Stern

Behavior & Society

Research Reveals Key Steps to Successful Parenting

A scientific analysis ranks the 10 most effective child-rearing practices. Surprisingly, some don't even involve the kids

May 27, 2016 — Robert Epstein

Biology

Do Gays Have a Choice?

Science offers a clear and surprising answer to a controversial question

April 4, 2016 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Scientific American MIND Reviews The Wisest One in the Room

A new book reveals surprising, practical principles derived from many of the best studies in social psychology

March 9, 2016 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Scientific American MIND Reviews The Brain Electric

Malcolm Gay’s book explores “The Dramatic High-Tech Race to Merge Minds and Machines"

October 30, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Scientific American MIND Reviews Upside

Jim Rendon’s book explores “The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth”

October 23, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Scientific American MIND Reviews Why We Work

Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

September 18, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

MIND Reviews "The Upside of Stress"

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

June 19, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Book Review: The Nurture Effect

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

April 24, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Book Review: On Romantic Love

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

March 20, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Book Review: Smart People Don’t Diet

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

March 13, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Book Review: Brain Drain

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

January 23, 2015 — Robert Epstein

Mind

Let Your Creativity Soar

September 12, 2014 — Mariette DiChristina, John Houtz, Julia Cameron and Robert Epstein

Mind

MIND Reviews: Coming to Our Senses

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

September 5, 2014 — Robert Epstein

Mind

MIND Reviews: It's a Jungle in There

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

May 25, 2014 — Robert Epstein

Mind

MIND Reviews: Mindwise

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

May 11, 2014 — Robert Epstein

Mind

MIND Reviews: The Origin of Ideas

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

March 7, 2014 — Robert Epstein