Gently Down The Stream

Navigating the Literary Labyrinth

Category: behavioural science

Ancient insights to modern wisdom

Ancient insights to modern wisdom

The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is renowned for the saying, “All I know is that I know nothing.” His humility…

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Ikea and the Ikea effect

Ikea and the Ikea effect

Whoever has strolled through the tastefully decorated stalls of the furniture giant IKEA can vouch for their overwhelming feeling of…

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Wear not one, but six hats. De Bono’s strategy for thinking.

Wear not one, but six hats. De Bono’s strategy for thinking.

The term thinking cap signifies an imaginary cap to be worn to facilitate the thinking process. According to etymology, the…

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Uniquely human

Uniquely human

How do people generally judge or perceive themselves ? Do they presume themselves as a normal, average individual or believe…

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Human needs and desires explored with Maslow’s theory.

Human needs and desires explored with Maslow’s theory.

Man is a perpetually wanting animal, no question about that. It is interesting to know what precisely prompts or motivates…

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Conformity, obedience and relevant studies.

Conformity, obedience and relevant studies.

Evolution taught that belonging is the safest way for survival and to fit in any group, conformity and obedience is…

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To Procrastinate is human

To Procrastinate is human

A new year without a few resolutions would appear relatively incomplete. We promise ourselves to exercise regularly, watch our diet,…

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Of parents, kids and a borrowed tale

Of parents, kids and a borrowed tale

The boundless affection and the intense protectiveness of parents towards their offspring is a distinctly human characteristic. Clearly, varying degrees…

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When the choosing gets tough, flip a coin

When the choosing gets tough, flip a coin

The ability to choose well is arguably the most powerful skill one is empowered with. The desire to choose is…

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Pay attention to inattentional blindness

Pay attention to inattentional blindness

Pay attention is one of the aptly composed phrases, which needs to be earnestly explored, more so than ever in…

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