How power influences our cognitive performance
Researchers hypothesize that having power improves executive function, which is what we use to regulate…
The cognitive diversity that makes for the best teams
Designing collective intelligence can set teams up for success.
Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One’s Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity
An April 2017 study discusses both the potential implications of, and suggested solutions to, this…
One bias to rule them all [Thinking is hard series]
I’ve begun to think of all cognitive biases as different versions of a single bias.
Unconsciously biased [Thinking is hard series]
Your unconscious essentially builds a buffet of ideas and you do your best to pick…
Simple thinking in a complex world is a recipe for disaster
Humans have limited ability to understand complexity, but there are serious dangers if we oversimplify…
An objective perspective on wisdom
A recent study compared the functioning of young and old brains in a way that…