by Aseem Gupta | Feb 26, 2020 | Psychology
John, a soldier in the U.S. Army, has just completed his paratrooper course. After enduring the grueling challenges, he eagerly waits in line for the coveted parachute pin. As his superior officer stands in front of him, they press the pin into his chest with such...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 26, 2020 | Psychology
In his short story Del rigor en la ciencia, Jorge Luis Borges paints a picture of an extraordinary country where the art of cartography has reached perfection. Here, the mapmakers go to such lengths that they create a map with a scale of 1:1, as large as the country...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 25, 2020 | Psychology
The Will Rogers phenomenon refers to a curious and often misleading statistical effect that can give the illusion of improvement, even when nothing significant has changed. This phenomenon, named after American comedian Will Rogers, involves shifting items between...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 25, 2020 | Psychology
In a world inundated with information, it is essential to discern between meaningful discourse and empty verbiage. The twaddle tendency, characterized by excessive use of words to camouflage intellectual laziness, lack of substance, or underdeveloped ideas, has become...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 25, 2020 | Psychology
Motivation is often seen as the key to success—whether it’s the motivation to work harder, study longer, or be a better person. Many believe that the more you incentivize, the more people will perform. But what if money isn’t the magic key that unlocks true...
