The human brain may have evolved, but it still carries several of its past mechanisms to this day. One of these mechanisms, called negativity bias, can cause mental struggles if not dealt with.

Your co-worker surprised you with a chocolate chip cookie, but a teammate took a dig at your report. As the day goes on, you’re more likely to dwell on the criticism than the act of kindness. Negative ...

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The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative thinking and innovation. But biology does not have to determine the success of mindful companies. Creativity inherently requires us to ...

Have you ever noticed how one critical comment sticks with you more than ten genuine compliments could? Or how a single moment of frustration with your partner lingers longer than an entire day of ...

Just as I was preparing an article titled “Calm Down About Artificial Intelligence”—one in a series—Marc Andreesen has preempted me with an 18-page blog post inventorying the main threads in the “AI ...