Why have so many of us become Pandemic Hoarders?
Why have Loo-Rolls sudddenly become the must-have iteam all around the planet. We are all now hoarders, what is going on inside our heads?
psychology
The marshmallow test – UPDATE
New twist on the Marshmallow test reveals someting uttely fasinating about humans and our unique ability to cooperate together.
Why do people embrace alternative medicine?
Why do some find alternative medicine quackery more attractive than well-proven mainstream medicine, and what can be done to address that?
False memories and Fake News
Study reveals that exposing people to fake news creates false memories if that fake news panders to their preexisting biases and beliefs.
Is the Placebo a useful medical intervention?
Alternative medicine is tagged “alternative” because it an intervention that has been demonstrated to not actually do anything medical beyond the placebo effect. Examples abound and include things such as Homeopathy, Reiki, etc… Let’s briefly review those. Examples of Alternative Medicine Homeopathy, dreamed up in 1792. It involves giving you a diluted substance to supposedly … Read more Is the Placebo a useful medical intervention?
Climate Change – should we be worried?
It is very human for many of us to worry about things in our daily lives such as job prospects, relationships, and political concerns. Why should we also worry about climate change when the impacts from it are centuries away? Yes, sea level is rising, and that rise is accelerating … but it is only … Read more Climate Change – should we be worried?