Why Crazy Rich Asians Is the Best Movie to Watch on a Plane

Why Crazy Rich Asians Is the Best Movie to Watch on a Plane

Earlier this year, I visited Cape Town, South Africa, for a girl’s trip. The flight to our destination lasted 15 hours — the longest I’d ever been on an airplane. As I settled into my not-quite-comfy-enough premium economy seat (you’d think that for $500, you’d get a little more legroom), two things had me literally … Read more

Introvert Warren Buffett Reveals Secret to Public Speaking

Introvert Warren Buffett Reveals Secret to Public Speaking

Most people (56.8%) around the world identify as introverts, according to a 2020 study from The Myers-Briggs Company. Those with an introverted personality are often reflective and self-aware, prefer to write rather than speak and feel tired after being in a crowd. Naturally, many introverts aren’t big fans of public speaking. Addressing an audience might … Read more

IDF: Jets created sonic boom to send Hezbollah, Nasrallah a message

IDF: Jets created sonic boom to send Hezbollah, Nasrallah a message

A senior IDF official decided yesterday on an operation to disrupt Nasrallah’s speech by creating a sonic boom, primarily to send a warning message to him and Hezbollah commanders. “We can fly anywhere at any time and perform sonic booms daily or conduct other operations,” the official said. Nasrallah himself mentioned this in his … Read more

Why We Love Reality Dating Shows, According to Therapists

Why We Love Reality Dating Shows, According to Therapists

There are many things in life I feel in control of, like how I respond to conflict or how many days a week I go to the gym. But when it comes to watching reality dating shows, self-control goes out the window. So when my friends begged me to dive into the Love Island franchise, … Read more

Why scientists had people watch videos of themselves doing karaoke until they blushed

Why scientists had people watch videos of themselves doing karaoke until they blushed

As It Happens6:19What bad karaoke tells us about the science of blushing When researchers set out to learn what happens to our brains when we blush, they faced a conundrum — how could they sufficiently humiliate their study’s subjects as they lay alone in a dark MRI machine? “We were thinking, well, what can we … Read more

What are Iran’s global psychological manipulation tactics?

What are Iran’s global psychological manipulation tactics?

The Islamic Republic goes to great lengths to invest in influencing minds across the globe to act against Israel and the US. The Jerusalem Post recently spoke with Aviram Bellaishe, vice president at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, to hear more about these efforts. Bellaishe manages the center’s relationships with Arab countries – … Read more

Why narcissists are very attractive in the beginning |

Why narcissists are very attractive in the beginning |

Narcissism presents a paradox in psychology, characterized by extremes in both positive and negative behaviors. According to W. Keith Campbell, interacting with narcissists is akin to indulging in chocolate cake—initially gratifying but ultimately detrimental. Narcissists exude charisma and self-confidence, making them appealing at first. Research by Mitja Back and colleagues identifies four traits contributing to … Read more

Why narcissists are very attractive in the beginning |

Why narcissists are very attractive in the beginning |

Narcissism presents a paradox in psychology, characterized by extremes in both positive and negative behaviors. According to W. Keith Campbell, interacting with narcissists is akin to indulging in chocolate cake—initially gratifying but ultimately detrimental. Narcissists exude charisma and self-confidence, making them appealing at first. Research by Mitja Back and colleagues identifies four traits contributing to … Read more

The top travel tips for introverts, as recommended by introverts

The top travel tips for introverts, as recommended by introverts

The thought of round-the-clock “togetherness” — with friends, family or strangers bound together in a tour group — can be overwhelming to the estimated 57% of people who lean toward introversion. Solo travel can suit introverts, who tend to re-energize by time spent alone. But even as its popularity increases, most trips are taken with … Read more