Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived precariously. Life-threatening dangers lurked behind every every tree — from saber-toothed tigers to hostile enemies to unseen crevices. One idea in ...

You had a blast at the party, telling funny stories and jokes, chatting with friends and strangers alike. But after you leave, you start to wonder: Did they really like me or did they think I talked ...

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” --Marie Curie Two days away from the midterm elections in America, the ...

“Lizard brain” or reactive thinking leads us to assume the worst and react in fear and fury. Photo from I. Argawal, shared by Zeeshan Mirza Way back in the caveman days, our ancestors lived ...

The amygdala and brain's social network communicate more than we thought. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 25, 2024 9:16 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter ...

The lizard brain controls our vital functions, such as breathing, digestion, and heartbeat, and similar complexes can be found in the brains of reptiles, hence the name. The mammal brain is concerned ...

Howdy folks. One of the hardest parts of investing is learning about psychology. The brain stem, cerebellum, and basal ganglia – commonly referred to as the “lizard brain” – are responsible for basic ...

The problem is that the human brain was shaped in the Pleistocene era, back when humans had to forage for food. Besides sabotaging our investing instincts, that fact also contributes to obesity, drug ...

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