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Psychology, Science

The superstitious mind: why irrational beliefs shape the way humans exist

Victor Guan We’ve all done it, whether it be avoiding the cracks on the pavement so as not to ‘break our mother’s back’ or crossing our fingers for ‘good luck’ before a big fixture. Often these small, seemingly irrational tendencies are disregarded, yet they have substantial influence within culture and society. Superstition is defined as an irrational belief in the significance or magical efficacy of … Continue reading The superstitious mind: why irrational beliefs shape the way humans exist

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Science

The science behind memory loss and its unexpected benefits

Forgetting is usually seen as a weakness of the human brain; it leaves us struggling to recall names, misplacing objects, or overlooking details we once knew well. However, modern neuroscience suggests that forgetting is not merely a passive decay of information, but an active and biologically important process that allows the brain to maintain cognitive efficiency and prioritise relevant information. Most of us probably know … Continue reading The science behind memory loss and its unexpected benefits

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Philosophy

How to win a moral argument

Moral arguments are often infuriating; you’re left sitting there, wondering how on earth your opponent can believe in what they’re saying. Rooted in this is not an information imbalance – where one person is misinformed and shifts their position as they get to know more about a topic – but rather our innate moral reasoning, based upon six foundations of morality. These six foundations are … Continue reading How to win a moral argument

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sports

The Psychology of Motivation

The American Psychological Association defines motivation as ‘the impetus that gives purpose or direction to behaviour and operates in humans at a conscious or unconscious level’. The relationship between motivation and discipline is an increasingly discussed topic, especially with the rise of content promoting productivity, self-improvement and financial success online. Much of this content places pressure on young men in particular, encouraging them to match … Continue reading The Psychology of Motivation

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economics, Psychology

Markets and their Manias

When you think of the stock market, what immediately comes to your mind? The quiet compounding of an index fund, the disciplined investor who buys low and sells high, or the cold rationality of efficient markets, where every price is supposed to reflect all the information available? Or perhaps something more dramatic, the image of a trader on a Wall Street floor watching the numbers … Continue reading Markets and their Manias

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