Cultural artifacts serve as “cognitive fossils,” helping uncover the psychology of the past
From Cell Press 18/11/23 No two societies in history think exactly alike. In fact, the mindset of a given society throughout history can help historians unpack important clues about the effects of psychological shifts—such as more social trust or more openness. In a review published on November 2 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, […]
Ecstatic chats! MDMA boosts feelings of connection during conversation
From University of Chicago Medicine 05/10/23 MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a recreational psychedelic drug often used at parties and dance clubs because it creates feelings of closeness and social connection with others. Because of this “empathogenic” effect, researchers are also interested in its potential use as a complement to traditional talk therapy. In […]