Psychology/Sociology
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The Roots of Discrimination: The Blue-Eyed and Brown-Eyed Experiment
In our society, some traits are deemed "better" than others, aren't they? For instance, in America, individuals of European descent…
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What Lies Behind Our Decisions?
You wake up one morning and decide you want a sweet cookie with your coffee. So, what do you do?…
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Freud’s Wednesday Society: Minds Born, Shining, and Scattering Around a Genius
“Sometimes, a revolution begins in a small room.” This sentiment feels tailor-made for the Wednesday Psychological Society, which took root…
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I Lied to Myself: Cognitive Dissonance
Have you ever felt absolutely certain about something, only to realize later that you were dead wrong? Or, conversely, have…
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A Controversial Mind: Freud
You’re about to encounter a name that wandered through the dark corners of the mind, descending into the most intimate…
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Why Do We Always Expect It From Others? The Bystander Effect
Let’s say you’re walking down a crowded street and someone clearly needs help. Nobody is lifting a finger. You find…
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The Hidden Director of the Mind: How the Priming Effect Works
You walk into a store with absolutely nothing in mind, but suddenly, your eyes lock onto a product, and before…
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Are Teachers Magicians? The Rosenthal Experiment and Brain Hacks
Imagine you’re a teacher, and your principal pulls you aside to let you know that a few students in your…
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A Reading Guide: David Eagleman
We’re willing to bet that if you’ve ever wandered into a bookstore and hovered around the "Psychology" or "Neuroscience" sections,…
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The Science of Obedience: The Milgram Experiment
We’d like to invite you to a fascinating experiment. Imagine we’re researchers looking into the mechanics of student learning and…
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