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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 →
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 →
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you ever think "I do not deserve so many praises"? Do you set high standards for yourself? Do you yoj feel like you aren't enough?
Cryptomensia occurs when we believe that a particular idea is a result of our own creativity and imagination. But in reality, we had come across the exact idea before but simply forgot.
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