The Mind and the Self
December 16, 2015
Christopher Bollas— Most of us go through the simple realities of each day not giving things much thought. From the routine—like what we make for breakfast—to the unexpected, like road… READ MORE
Category: Psychology
Mother Teresa and the True Value of Charity
October 17, 2014
On this day in 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement of the 2014 winners is a reminder that the selections invariably provoke discussion and sometimes… READ MORE
Analyzing Freud, the Master of Psychoanalysis
May 30, 2014
“Biographers, Freud knew even as a young man, spoke on other people’s behalf—like parents, doctors, rabbis, and politicians. Psychoanalysis was to be a medical treatment which enabled people to speak… READ MORE
Why Be “Nudged” Toward Better Decisions?
April 16, 2014
Read the profile of Cass Sunstein in the May 2014 issue of The Atlantic! Follow @CassSunstein From last minute impulse buying at the grocery store to the way we treat the… READ MORE
Message: Don’t Look to Suicide, Stay with Us
April 5, 2014
Follow @freudeinstein Twenty years ago, the suicide of Kurt Cobain shook not only the alternative music scene, but much of popular culture as we know it. The infamous 27 Club,… READ MORE
Goodreads Giveaway: Win a Copy of “It’s Complicated” by danah boyd
February 21, 2014
Goodreads is hosting a February book giveaway of It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens by danah boyd. Enter now to win your free copy of this timely book that analyzes teenage… READ MORE
Teens and Technology: Why Your Child Spends So Much Time Online
February 6, 2014
Follow @zephoria Follow @yaleSCIbooks It’s a common sight these days to see young people glued to their smartphones, tablets, and assorted other electronic devices–and that continues to confuse and worry… READ MORE
Lifestreaming: What Happens When We Share Our Lives Online?
January 30, 2014
Read a piece from Alice Marwick on why “social media is making us anxious and paranoid” on Medium.com! (13-min read) Follow @alicetiara Follow @yaleSCIbooks In her new book, Status Update: Celebrity,… READ MORE
A Conversation with Trudier Harris on Bigger: A Literary Life