How well do you truly know yourself? Are you a great driver? A fantastic singer? A natural leader? This week, we explore the biases that distort the most important image of all: the one we have of ourselves. We’ll find out why some people are blind to their own weaknesses, why experts struggle to teach beginners, and why we all fall for the vague flattery of horoscopes. It’s time for a reality check!
Do you believe you see the world objectively? We all like to think we do. But what if your brain is constantly filtering reality to match what you already believe? This week, we investigate the biases that shape your entire worldview. We’ll discover why it feels so good to be right, why we say ‘I knew it all along’ after something happens, and how our brains are programmed to see faces in clouds. Are you ready to question your own beliefs?
Do you ever feel like you’re on autopilot when you make choices? Have you ever bought something and later wondered why? This week, we begin our journey into the hidden world of cognitive biases, exploring the invisible scripts that guide your decisions every day. We’ll find out why the first price you see is so powerful, why we stick with bad decisions, and how focusing only on success stories can lead us astray. Are your choices really your own? Let’s find out.
Ever feel like you’re building life without a manual? Dr. Sam Carter introduces the psychological blueprint to understanding your own mind, emotions, and behaviors.
Explore Sophocles’ masterpiece, Oedipus Rex. Uncover the themes of fate, free will, and dramatic irony in this 2,500-year-old psychological thriller and tragedy.
Was King Arthur real? Uncover the history, myth, and enduring legacy of Camelot, Merlin, Excalibur, and the Knights of the Round Table in this deep dive.
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? We explore the smart devices in your home and the vast, invisible networks in our cities, weighing the benefits against the risks.
Explore the profound world of aphasia, the language deficit that locks words away. Understand its causes, types, and the incredible human resilience it reveals.
Go beyond pitch decks. Learn the true anatomy of a great business plan—from executive summary to financial projections—and why the planning is key to success.
Explore the future of pandemics and healthcare preparedness. We discuss Disease X, the 100 Days Mission, and the crucial lessons learned from COVID-19. Are we ready?
Words have power. This quiz challenges you to identify common English idioms and clichés that create stigma around brain health and to choose more respectful alternatives. Test your language, change your impact.
An accessible guide to major brain disorder categories. We explore the biology of mood disorders, anxiety, neurodevelopmental differences (ADHD/Autism), and more.
Travel through time to see how our understanding of the brain has evolved. From ancient spirits to modern fMRI scans, this quiz challenges your knowledge of the fascinating, and often turbulent, history of brain health.
Create a workplace where people thrive, not just survive. Our blueprint for managers and employees covers how to foster psychological safety, talk about mental health, spot burnout, and implement supportive policies like flex time and mental health days.
Words matter. Take our interactive quiz to practice using person-first language. Learn how this simple shift in how you speak can make a huge impact in breaking down stigma and showing respect.
This “Edustory” follows Sarah, a designer with depression and anxiety, as she navigates workplace stigma. A powerful look at invisible illness and courage.
