Psychology

Psychology 101 (Part 1) - Your Mind: The Most Complex Thing in the Universe

Here’s something that’ll blow your mind: according to astronomer Owen Gingerich, while outer space is mind-bogglingly vast, the human brain is actually the most complex physical object we know of in the entire cosmos. Think about that for a second. Forget black holes and distant galaxies—the most intricate thing we’ve discovered is sitting right between your ears.

5 Social Media Myths That Won't Die (And What Research Actually Shows)

Every few months, another headline screams about how social media is destroying a generation. As someone who studies this stuff professionally, I find myself constantly correcting the same misconceptions. Let’s break down five persistent myths and what the research actually shows.

FOMO Is Real, But It's Not New

Fear of Missing Out—FOMO—has become synonymous with the social media age. But here’s something that might surprise you: FOMO isn’t actually new. What’s new is the scale.

Peer Pressure Isn't What You Think It Is

When most people hear “peer pressure,” they picture a scene from an after-school special: a group of cool kids explicitly pressuring someone to smoke, drink, or do something dangerous. “Come on, everyone’s doing it!”

The Screen Time Debate Is Missing the Point

Parents ask me about screen time limits constantly. “How many hours is too many?” “Should I set a timer?” “Is two hours okay or should it be one?”