Tag: psychology
Christmas on Repeat
Despite often being terrible, we watch the same holiday movies every year. Why's that? Well, it's not often about the movies—it's about our memories.
Retro Psychology
Two memory scholars published a 1983 book on the psychology of video games. What elements of gaming culture are still with us, and what have faded away?
Not Toying Around
What gives hit toys such a strong gravitational pull? Lots of marketing helps, as a hit Netflix series shows, but our own relationship with toys matters most.
Let's Get Profane
Swearing is often seen as a societal taboo that defines class or social level. Let's be honest, though: Profanity has more bark than bite.
Livin' on the Edge
People will always push the edges of creativity when they can—that's why we have Marilyn Manson. Today's issue analyzes art and decency.
Despite All My Rage …
Why does it seem like everyone's always angry about everything? We're not sure, but hopefully we can figure it out with some psychology.
Quitting is OK
Blogger Andrew Sullivan's decision to quit daily blogging is the kind of decision that everyone else eventually makes when they quit stuff.