Category: behavioral science

Many sides of a narrative

behavioral science / Culture and Tradition / Social Science / Well being

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Every Story Has More Than One Side—Are We Willing to Listen?

We, humans, are natural storytellers. Across time and terrain, we have created mythological tales, chronicled  historical recollections, and  passed  down our cultural legacies, ensuring our voices echo through generations.   But storytelling isn’t just cultural-it’s deeply  personal. The way we define ourselves, the struggles we overcome, and victories we claim become the stories we live by, shaping our identities. The stories we tell ourselves define our perception of reality.   Yet, the tale we tell about our lives isn’t the only version. What feels like a hard earned life to us might seem entirely different to another. In our own...

behavioral science / Interesting Facts / psychology / Social Science

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The Many Sides of Gossip

Everyone loves a good gossip, whether they are the ones sharing the latest juicy titbits or eagerly listening to someone else’s story. From watercooler moments and quiet whispers to loud conversations at social gatherings, we have all indulged in gossip at some point. For some, gossip is the thread that connects them to the fabric of life, giving their existence meaning. But what exactly is gossip? At its core, gossip involves sharing negative information about someone who is not present. Simply put, it is talking about others behind their backs, sharing thoughts that could hurt or offend if known. Why...

Navigating the cold and prick.

behavioral science / Philosophy / Social Science / Well being

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Human relationships: navigating the cold and prick

We, as social beings are not meant to be alone. We are wired to connect and cooperate with others, to share our joys and sorrows, to give and receive support. Our ancestors knew this well, as they formed clans and communities to face the dangers of nature together. That is why we fear being cast out or shunned by those we care about. Many ancient and modern teachings have emphasized the importance of social ties, friendships, and meaningful connections for our happiness and flourishing. Relationships offer us many positive attributes: they give as a sense of belonging, work as pillars...

Food Habits Hard to Resist

behavioral science / Social Science

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Food habits, hard to resist

Humans don’t seem to be the only species susceptible to the undesirable food habits and lifestyle disorders attributed to it. It looks like we have company here. If given a chance, the nonhuman primates in Savannah cannot say no to the delicious delicacies or to the chair-bound cosy, lazy life. A life that mismatched the evolutionary history  As humans climbed up the evolutionary ladder, leaving the hunter-gatherer life behind and habituated to a sophisticated life, few unsuitable routines were bound to happen. Such as, coping with a fast-paced life, excessive consumption of fatty and sugary foods, round the clock desk-bound...