New work explores why consciousness evolved and what observing birds can teach us about its biological purpose.

Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn ...

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The concept of risk plays a central role in modern society, evident from its wide application in daily life. A quick internet search for “risk” yields millions of results, and the term has become part ...

Mark Fabian does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...

There are over 11,000 videos on TikTok using the hashtag "let them theory" Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Feeling the need for a big change, but unsure—or fearful—of how to start?

Rapid digitization is reshaping our daily lives and worldview. Driven by advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI), this change affects our ...

ABSTRACT: Our study investigates the mediating role of trust in online buying behavior among consumers in Nigeria, where e-commerce adoption faces unique challenges due to systematic trust deficits.