In the grand scheme of the universe, we are but tiny specks of dust floating in the vast expanse of space. Yet, within each of us, a world of thoughts, emotions, and experiences makes us feel larger ...

New research shows how we prefer art that speaks to our sense of self. The findings could lead to more effective forms of art therapy, but can also lead media companies to generate addictive content ...

First, the data was independently segmented into quintiles (5 levels) for self-relevance and valence based on participant’s ratings. Next, time points (TRs) were assigned according to the levels of ...

In psychology, there is a stigma against conducting me-search, or self-relevant research about one’s own identity or experiences. This bias overshadows the fact that self-relevant research is common ...

“Life itself is will to power; self-preservation is only one of the indirect and most frequent results.” –Nietzsche Modern society, particularly in urban hubs such as Los Angeles, is witnessing the ...

People have fairly consistent preferences when it comes to judging the beauty of things in the real world—it’s well known, for example, that humans prefer symmetrical faces. But our feelings about art ...