Solving the mind's mystery one neuron at a time!
A few days back, I had noticed a tiny flower pushing its way through a crack in the footpath. It wasn’t in a garden, it wasn’t being watered and no one had planted it there on purpose. Despite it all, the tiny flower grew beautifully. This reminded me of resilience, that is, our ability to... Continue Reading →
You must have had moments in life when you found something extremely adorable to the point you wanted to squish it. A baby, a pet or even a cute friend might bubble up such feelings that you feel like screaming or hugging them. “You are so cute I want to scream” — it’s a phrase... Continue Reading →
Have you ever clashed with a teammate? Let’s take an example: Anup is a very detail-oriented team member who always double-checks data and prefers following a clear and organised plan step by step. Meanwhile, his other teammate, Myra, likes to focus on the big picture without following plans step by step. She loves coming up... Continue Reading →
Why do we feel empathy for inanimate objects or even villains with a sad backstory? Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the other person’s shoe, and understand and share their feelings. You might have been moved by a villain with a tragic backstory in a movie or felt compelled to buy a lopsided... Continue Reading →
When you think of amnesia, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Most of you might have answered—loss of memories from before the onset of amnesia. However, this isn’t entirely true. And you are not to blame. Over-the-top portrayals in movies and media have fueled the popular belief that most people with amnesia... Continue Reading →
Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of a plushie named Labubu. This unique-looking doll has created immense discussions across various social media platforms. Everywhere I go, I see people talking about it—some disliking it for its unique appearance, while others absolutely adoring it. What’s even more surprising is seeing Labubu dolls sold... Continue Reading →
Maternal love has always been explored as both a nurturing force, and a force that upholds cultural norms. In Vikram Seth’s, A Suitable Boy, Mrs. Rupa Mehra epitomizes this duality as she seeks to find a suitable boy for her daughter, Lata, and navigates the tensions between tradition, societal norms, and her own emotional labour.... Continue Reading →
Imagine this: You visit a particular cafe, which has various locations in different cities. They offer you very poor service and the quality of food was not up to the mark. Despite this, you give it another chance by visiting 5 more of its locations. Each time you encounter similar experiences and, thus, form the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a video online claiming to describe your personality or life circumstances? If yes, did you ever feel that it completely matched you? You might have started to believe in the 'special powers' the person possesses and begun watching more videos.If this applies to you, then this is called the Barnum effect... Continue Reading →
I recently read Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck, a highly influential book which differentiates between the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. People with a fixed mindset believe their abilities, traits and intelligence are fixed and unchangeable. They don't take up difficult tasks nor do they go out of their comfort zones in case they... Continue Reading →
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