Fame Doesn’t Sell Books

Something else is required, even above and beyond talent

When Elite Ideas Become Weapons

Dostoevsky's trust-fund revolutionaries

Not all procrastination is created equal

A new way of seeing procrastination helped reduce my self-criticism. But it keeps me honest when I need to be productive - by Ali Hawken Read on Psyche

Circular 108

During the hijab ban, I took pride in my resilience. But the trauma I didn’t name still came for me - by Safa Belghith Read on Psyche

Ragnar Kjartansson: realms of the real

Musical, playful and absurd – how one Icelandic artist forged a philosophy of creativity by simply giving things a try - Video by Art21 Watch on Psyche

If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art?

Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a comfort - by Tara Venkatesan Read on Psyche

A lot of developmental psychology isn't worth doing

A complaint about my field

brain donors of the firm

giving it all away and paying for the privilege

How to get to know your neighbourhood

Whether you are a newcomer or you’ve lived there for years, learn to look closer and deepen your connection - by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani Read on Psyche

Doomers, Suffering, Masochism

Links and recommendations + event at University of Missouri

Tip-of-the-tongue syndrome

The struggle is real when word retrieval goes wrong: see what’s happening in the brain during tip-of-the-tongue moments - Video by TED-Ed Watch on Psyche

Intimacy is risky, but it’s the only way to true acceptance

Beyond the initial shame, there are rich rewards in sharing important, hidden parts of ourselves with others - by Jasmine Gunkel Read on Psyche

Everyone Is Allowed To Know How Much A Dishwasher Earns But As You Climb Up The Ladder Suddenly Discussions About Money Become Weirdly Taboo And I Would Like To Talk About It Anyway

the stock market crash factory

my part in its downfall

The Manosphere’s Biggest Lie

Speaking with Louise Perry

I tested whether cannabis really can boost the runner’s high

Runners, yogis and others claim weed improves their routines. Curious, I looked at the research and gave it a go myself - by Michiel van Elk Read on Psyche

We should invent new names for feelings

There are only so many actual words to describe our specific emotional states. Why not come up with some of your own? - by Hannah Seo Read on Psyche

How to give a compliment

Delivering sincere compliments is a skill you can learn – and, done well, it’s an easy way to spread more joy in the world - by Lisa Pavia-Higel Read on Psyche

Behavioral Stoicism, Books, Dreaming

Links and recommendations

Fox Chase boy

Infused with humour and nostalgia, a one-man show confronts the communal trauma of his parish in working-class Philadelphia - A film by Gerad Argeros and Kaya Dillon Watch on Psyche

what's mine is mine and also debatable

me versus Friedman, again

Infinite midwit

OR: if we were playing by Settlers of Catan rules, I'd be dead already

Why chatbot therapists can’t offer what we need

Today’s world is fuelling a craving to be truly seen by another – and that’s exactly what AI therapists can’t ever deliver - by Wasseem El Sarraj Read on Psyche