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You’re Lying to Yourself About How Good Your Future Will Be


Can Happiness Lead to Thievery?

The modern conception of a thief is of someone who is disgruntled, angry, and frustrated, but this stereotype may not capture the whole truth. ... More>


“Consult your physician immediately if . . .”

It’s difficult to turn on the TV today without seeing an advertisement for one drug or another. That’s not surprising, since drug makers spend billions of dollars each year to ... More>


The Two Faces of Attractiveness

Imagine that you’re an early human, trying to make your way in a perilous world. One very useful talent would be reading and reacting to the faces of other early ... More>


Our Futures Look Bright – Because We Reject the Possibility That Bad Things Will Happen

People believe they’ll be happy in the future because they discount the possibility that bad things will actually occur, according to a new research published in Psychological Science. ... More>