Dec 11, 2024 | Mind
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...
Dec 11, 2024 | Mind
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...
Dec 7, 2024 | Mind
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...
Dec 7, 2024 | Mind
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...
Dec 3, 2024 | Mind
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...
Dec 3, 2024 | Mind
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...
