CultureMay 1, 2017
New Books on Memes, Mental Time Travel, Manufactured Emotions and Tech Addiction
Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology
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).
BehaviorMarch 1, 2017
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
CultureNovember 1, 2016
New Books about Mind Control, Mental Rest and Why We Swear
Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology
NeuroscienceJuly 1, 2016
New Books Explore Breaking Habits, AI, Productivity and Enlightenment
Scientific American Mind considers five recent popular titles from neuroscience and psychology
BehaviorMay 1, 2016
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
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2016
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
BiologyMarch 1, 2016
Do Gays Have a Choice?
Science offers a clear and surprising answer to a controversial question
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2015
Scientific American MIND Reviews The Brain Electric
Malcolm Gay’s book explores “The Dramatic High-Tech Race to Merge Minds and Machines"
Mind & BrainNovember 1, 2015
Scientific American MIND Reviews Upside
Jim Rendon’s book explores “The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth”
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2015
Scientific American MIND Reviews Why We Work
Reviews and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2015
MIND Reviews "The Upside of Stress"
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2015
Book Review: The Nurture Effect
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2015
Book Review: Smart People Don’t Diet
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainMarch 1, 2015
Book Review: On Romantic Love
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
Book Review: Brain Drain
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: Coming to Our Senses
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: Mindwise
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainMay 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: It's a Jungle in There
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
March 1, 2014
MIND Reviews: The Origin of Ideas
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
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
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: The Book of Woe
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND
January 1, 2013
Yet Another Stage of Life?
With millions of young adults "failing to launch," the claim that “emerging adulthood” is a new stage of life is gaining traction. This idea could do more harm than good
October 7, 2011
Book Review: The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
Rates of violent deaths have declined, but psychologist Robert Epstein argues in this review that it is too early to praise human nature's "better angels."
Mental HealthSeptember 1, 2011
Fight the Frazzled Mind: Proactive Steps Manage Stress
A new study suggests that preventive, proactive approaches are the most helpful--and that our stress management IQ is painfully low