Researchers in Sweden have found that our imagination can change our perceptions of reality. Your mind can literally play tricks on you by changing illusions of what you think you hear and see into ...

Perception is your reality, but not necessarily THE reality! Or, said differently: What we believe to be true isn’t always the truth. On June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth), the last of the slaves in the USA ...

Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between ...

It is always fascinating, and sometimes exhausting, when a debate or spirited discussion reaches the point where opinion, personal experience, or perception quietly crosses an invisible line and ...

Our brains are powerful processors, capable of interpreting vast amounts of data in real time. However, they are far from perfect. From optical illusions to false memories, we frequently encounter ...

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection ...