It is a scientific fact that we have more vivid memories of negative or painful experiences than positive ones, making it more likely that those experiences will shape our future decision making. That ...

Just as I was preparing an article titled “Calm Down About Artificial Intelligence”—one in a series—Marc Andreesen has preempted me with an 18-page blog post inventorying the main threads in the “AI ...

The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative thinking and innovation. But biology does not have to determine the success of mindful companies. Creativity inherently requires us to ...

The human brain may have evolved, but it still carries several of its past mechanisms to this day. One of these mechanisms, called negativity bias, can cause mental struggles if not dealt with.

Discover why the "bad portions" of the user journey are the ones that tend to be remembered, and what to do about it. Picture this: You’re sitting on a train to see a friend of yours you haven’t seen ...

Discover how emotional and cognitive biases affect investment decisions and learn strategies to identify and overcome these common pitfalls to optimize your portfolio.

Many people around the world suffer from depression. Though depression can be extremely debilitating, evidence-based treatments (like cognitive-behavioral therapy) provide hope, because they can be ...

Whether through subtle cues or more overt behaviors, the signs of being perceived in a negative light can be unsettling. Knowing how we come off to others can be an eye-opening experience, to say the ...