I arrived in Lyon, France, just in time to welcome 2021. I could barely form sentences in French when I tried to get a cab from the airport and wanted to tell the driver where to go. Now, I can converse in French for long periods in person and over the phone. I have...
In the realm of communication, it is not merely the words we use that shape the message, but also how we present them. This phenomenon, known as framing, has a profound impact on how information is received and processed. Through a series of intriguing examples and...
In the realm of decision-making and probability assessment, our minds can often deceive us. The conjunction fallacy is a cognitive bias that leads us astray by making us believe that a specific subset of information is more likely than the broader set it belongs to....
Every day, we are bombarded with predictions from self-appointed experts, promising insights into the future. Headlines proclaiming the rise of new entertainment platforms, regime shifts, and imminent global changes capture our attention. But how accurate are these...
The Dark Side of Romance: Is Love Worth It? Is love the ultimate key to happiness? That’s what our current societal narratives often tell us. Romantic love is heralded as the pinnacle of human achievement, the highest goal one can aspire to. It’s the very...
