Pessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable attitude.
Study provides an answer to the age-old philosophical question of whether people can see the world objectively. In terms of visual perception, the answer is no.
A new theory bridges the gap between philosophical arguments for free will and neurocognitive reality.
According to a new study, we trust our fingertips over our eye when it comes to processing ambiguous information.
Researchers report truth is key to normal human interactions and consider how society might be losing its sense of shared reality.
A new article considers if it will be possible for artificial intelligence to mimic free will.
The force by which a person embarks upon a utilitarian act may be predicted by psychopathic traits, a new study reports.
Researchers report distractions can detract from the experience of beauty, and sensuous pleasures can also be beautiful.
Are humans hardwired for transgressions? Why are some of the brain's most basic instincts considered bad behavior? Why does bad behavior come so naturally to us? National Geographic's Brain Games asks Neuroscience News.