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The science of the mind
Explore how our brains perceive the world, store memories, and shape our daily decisions in this introduction to the science of human behavior.
4 chapters
by arti · Jul 28, 2026
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Chapter 1
The birth of the mind
1The first laboratory of the mind
2The stream of conscious thoughts
3Peeking into the hidden subconscious
4Measuring what we can actually see
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Chapter 2
How we perceive the world
1Sensing versus perceiving the world
2The whole is different than the parts
3When the brain gets tricked
4The power of selective attention
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Chapter 3
The mysteries of memory
1The three stages of remembering
2The magic number seven
3Why we forget things
4The fragility of eyewitness memories
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Chapter 4
Why we do what we do
1The pressure to fit in
2The limits of obedience
3When crowds freeze in emergencies
4The power of social roles
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