The Evolution and Cultivation of Compassion for the Dark Side: A Q&A with Paul Gilbert
An interview with British clinical psychologist Paul Gilbert, founder of compassion focused therapy
Stories by Scott Barry Kaufman
Interview with a Psychological Artist Who Explores the Unseen
Jayne Riew combines text and images to produce artistic works that are deeply psychological
The Psychology Podcast Recap (April 2019): Moral Outrage, the Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society, Everyday Creativity, and Restoring the Playground
The Psychology Podcast Recap for April 2019
Who Created Maslow’s Iconic Pyramid?
A new paper investigates the real origins of Maslow's pyramid.
Can a Pill Really Help You Live Longer?
A new supplement claims to use complex systems science to help increase the human life span.
Are Trigger Warnings Actually Helpful?
New research suggests that trigger warnings are, at best, trivially helpful.
Podcast Recap (March 2019): Closing the Critical Thinking Gap and Igniting Your Character Strengths
The Psychology Podcast recap for March 2019
The Light Triad vs. Dark Triad of Personality
New research contrasts two very different profiles of human nature.
Podcast Recap (February 2019): The Alter-Ego Effect and the Flexibility of Human Sexuality
The Psychology Podcast recap for February 2019
When Does Intelligence Peak?
Maybe that's not even the right question
Liberals and Conservatives Are Both Susceptible to Fake News, but for Different Reasons
New research suggests both liberals and conservatives are motivated to believe fake news, and dismiss real news that contradicts their ideologies
Are Intellectuals Suffering a Crisis of Meaning?
What is the relationship between intellectual giftedness and meaning in life?
Podcast Recap (January 2019): Honoring the Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and a Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
The Psychology Podcast recap for January 2019
There Is No Nature–Nurture War
One of the leading behavioral geneticists of our time is promulgating outdated notions about the interplay of nature and nurture
Are Psychopaths Attracted to Other Psychopaths?
Psychopathic birds of a feather flock together...
The Neuroscience of Creativity: A Q&A with Anna Abraham
The latest state of the field of the neuroscience of creativity
Podcast Recap (December 2018): Drunk Science, the Replication Crisis, Unsafe Thinking and Mental Health
The Psychology Podcast recap for December 2018
Can Intelligence Buy You Happiness?
New research suggests that IQ leads to greater well-being by enabling one to acquire the financial and educational means necessary to live a better life
Why Do People Mistake Narcissism for High Self-Esteem?
Why people form such positive first impressions of narcissists...
Enough with the "Learning Styles" Already!
New research adds to the skepticism surrounding the adoption of learning styles in education.
