Imagine you’re planning a road trip with friends. You pull out a map – or maybe just your phone – and start figuring out the best route. This is a simple example of using logic to make decisions, much like the logical systems we encounter in...
Imagine you’re trying to solve a tricky puzzle or make a decision, and no matter how much you think about it, the answer seems just out of reach. This is a common experience that highlights one of the limits of logic. Logic is a powerful tool we use to make...
Have you ever found yourself holding onto an old ticket stub from a concert you attended years ago, simply because it brings back a flood of memories? This is a perfect example of sentimentality at work. Sentimentality is all about the emotions and memories tied to...
Have you ever felt a rush of relief after a good cry or a sense of calm after a long run? These moments are examples of catharsis, a process where we release pent-up emotions, leading to a feeling of renewal and clarity. Catharsis can happen in many ways, and it’s...
Have you ever bumped into an old friend at the grocery store just when you were thinking about them? Or stumbled upon the perfect book at a second-hand shop that seemed to speak directly to your current situation? These are moments of serendipity – those...
Apathy is something we all experience at one time or another, often without even realizing it. Imagine a friend tells you about a new movie they’re excited about, and you find yourself shrugging with little interest. It’s not that the movie is bad or that...
