Lucky New Year
Lucky New Year
This holiday season is full of superstitions. Let’s see some known ones in Portugal, Poland and Colombia.
Psychology
Willing to Believe
Willing to Believe
No matter how rational you think you are, carrying a lucky charm or sticking to some good luck ritual may well be part of your way of navigating through the apparent randomness of existence. And chances are that believing can change your luck. Fingers crossed!
Ten Times Ten
Ten Times Ten
Apart from being the holiest of numbers according to the Pythagoreans, the number 10 is a very curious one. From science to religion, here are 10 interesting things about it.
A Precious Fear
A Precious Fear
Fear depends on our notion of it. José Palma-Oliveira, specialist in psychology and risk perception, reflects on the way fear affected us collectively in the peak of the pandemic, leading to erratic shopping patterns and panic buying.
Why Humans Love Circles
Why Humans Love Circles
Manuel Lima, founder of VisualComplexity.com, Design Lead at Google and author of “The Book of Circles”, gives us his perspective on a 40,000-year-old fixation.
Doing Good is Good for You!
Doing Good is Good for You!
Everyone can be the hero the world needs. The question is “Where to start?” Solitaire Townsend shares the formula to making oneself happy whilst making a real difference.
Optimism is Wasteless
Optimism is Wasteless
What if the key to changing the world is simply imagining a better one? For sustainability expert Solitaire Townsend, the right attitude is all it takes to make a positive difference.
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, Leisure is the Father
If Necessity is the Mother of Invention, Leisure is the Father
Leisure moments that changed the course of History, from health to literature, from food to technology.
The Right to Idleness
The Right to Idleness
The aroma of coffee on Sundays by the fireplace fills the house with a sweetness that anticipates the time spent doing nothing. It is then that we take a break from the acceleration of life and just let ourselves be.
Magnifeye: More than meets the Eye
Magnifeye: More than meets the Eye
When people think of light, they think of what the eyes can see. However, most of the light that exists in the universe is invisible to the human eye. Colours don’t stop at red or violet and reality is way more than meets the eye. Take a look at the other side of vision.
The Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery
The Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery
If we analyse the concept of health, understanding it to be physical, mental and social well-being, it should be clarified that physical appearance is a fundamental part of self-esteem, which plays an essential role in mental and social health.