Persuasion Articles of the Week

"Boy watches TV for the first time from an appliance store window 1948"
“Boy watches TV for the first time from an appliance store window 1948”

#neuroscience #fancy #learning #cognitivedissonance

 

 

People Are Confused About the Usefulness of Buying Fancy Things

Expensive items make you look self-important, and it turns people off.

 

The “Neuropolitics” Consultants Who Hack Voters’ Brains

Yes, our democracy is being hacked… by science.

 

How to Learn in 2 Days What Normally Takes 6 Months

Practice in context gives your brain… context.

 

Cognitive dissonance: What to know

Quick rundown on one of our favorite topics.

 

How to Reverse Aging and Become Whoever You Want to Be

Your brain’s inputs —such as your environment— help determine how your brain ‘sees’ yourself.