Psychology, health and the world's absurdities. Every article is something you can try on yourself.
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We think more of us shows than actually does. We guess how people in general see us fairly well, how one particular person sees us much worse. Guess how many friends would answer the same for you, then find out at a table.
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The longer people know each other, the more confident they are that they know each other. Accuracy doesn't reliably improve. Draw your people, guess for them and find out if it's accurate.
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School, work, home, car. How much of it is your choice, and how much runs on its own because “that's how it's done”?
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A comic about a dog who talks about people in general, and a man who instantly volunteers. Plus an experiment: a personality description that fits almost everyone.
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The people around you have their heads full of their own things. Take a look at what.
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Four everyday situations. Make your guess first, then see what the experiments showed.
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A comic about a man, a dog and a fridge where nothing ever changes. And what psychology knows about it: why boredom sends us looking for change outside.
Absurdities
A block of 24 flats probably has 24 drills, washing machines and cars. Less than a quarter would do. So why won't we share?
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After a few weeks at home it's harder to call someone, even though nothing happened. The world outside hasn't changed; your prediction has.
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According to a newer re-analysis, the famous “150 friends” is almost any number. A more useful one: it takes about 90 hours together to become friends.
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The famous 37% rule finds you the best flat. But only in 38% of cases. Play it and find out when it pays to stop looking sooner.
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What people care about most is what shows least clearly in how they behave. Pick three values and compare them with the hours you gave them last week.
Absurdities
Per hour of your life, you probably earn about a quarter less than your payslip says. And the job offer with lower pay can be the better one.
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You've probably already had over 90% of your time with your parents. What's left is small, but one decision can double it.
Health
Judge nine claims and find out whether scare stories or distrust of medicine get you more. Then see where cholesterol travels in the body.
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Most people think they're better-than-average drivers. With juggling it's the exact opposite. Try it yourself – and see why it has little to do with overconfidence.
Topics explored across several articles. Best read in order.
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