In Navajo mythology, the Black God (or Haasch’eezhini) is the god of fire and creator of the constellations. In one Navajo origin story, the Black God is arranging the stars to be a reliable guide for ...

We live in an age full of advice on how to stay focused. And yet, even with so many tips and tricks at hand, many of us still feel dispersed, as if our attention is being siphoned away by forces ...

The people most drawn to ideological thinking and authoritarianism aren’t aware of what makes them so susceptible ...

Imagine this: Jack and Vika were lovers living together in Houston. Unfortunately, on a summer trip to Paris, their plane crashed. Jack died; Vika witnessed shrapnel cut his throat. She, however, ...

Being seen for who you are, both existentially and metaphysically, is a gift that society should strive to bestow on all ...

Coworkers would roll their eyes or cross their arms when Don spoke in virtual meetings. They criticised his contributions and described his ideas as stupid. They even made fun of the music he liked.

People go to extreme lengths to avoid time with their own thoughts. We’ve found some ways to make it more pleasurable Imagine you’re sitting in a bus, waiting in line or simply sitting on your sofa at ...

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‘This film has no intention of attracting nor pleasing the spectator; indeed, on the contrary, it attacks him, to the degree that he belongs to a society with which surrealism is at war.’ – Luis ...

Warning: this film features rapidly flashing images that can be distressing to photosensitive viewers. Experimentation meets skilled artistry, stylish filmmaking and what seems to be a robust ...

When you feel low or fed up, it’s tempting to shut down and do very little. You might cancel activities and social events, and choose passive options instead, such as staying in bed or watching TV. It ...

If you think about boredom at all, you might consider it trivial – a part of the furniture of life, mostly an affliction of youth, and characterised by the quintessential couch potato. Nothing could ...