Author: Khali Sollis
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The Myth of Multitasking: Why the Brain Switches Instead of Doing Two Things at Once
Multitasking feels efficient, but decades of research show your brain is rapidly switching tasks, not doing them at once — at a real cognitive cost. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
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From Learned Helplessness to Learned Optimism: How Positive Psychology Changed the Study of Human Strength
Can optimism be learned? Explore Martin Seligman’s journey from learned helplessness to learned optimism, the science of resilience, and how positive psychology evolved. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
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The Social Brain: Why Loneliness Changes More Than Feelings
Explore John Cacioppo’s social neuroscience research on how loneliness affects the brain, stress hormones, immune function, and long-term health. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
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Can Meditation Actually Change the Brain? The Landmark Study That Challenged Neuroscience
A landmark 2011 Harvard study found that eight weeks of mindfulness meditation changed brain structure. Here’s what it found, and what it didn’t. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
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The Decade of Attention Begins
Somewhere around 2010 or 2011, a small, specific gesture became part of daily life for millions of people: the reflexive glance down at a phone, often before there was even a reason to check it. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
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Smartphone-Based Experience Sampling: How a Pocket-Sized Device Rewired the Study of Everyday Happiness
How a 2010 iPhone app turned smartphones into scientific tools, revealing that a wandering mind predicts unhappiness more than daily activities do. Read More
Written by Khali Sollis
