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Curious Psychology
Curious psychological facts that inspire everyday genius and powerful ideas


The strange tale of Chess: Espionage, gender and strategy
♟️ The Game of Kings... and Cold Wars You may know chess as the ultimate game of strategy, a battlefield of minds played across 64 squares. But behind its noble image and calculated moves lies a tale woven with espionage, propaganda, gender politics and psychological warfare. Let’s decode how this ancient game became a mirror of history, intellect and even international tension. 🕵️♂️ Chess and the Spy Games During the Cold War, chess was more than a pastime — it was a sy


Why Introverts are quietly clever
There is power in being quiet. However introverts are often misunderstood as people who just don't like being around other people. Although this can be the case sometimes :) But generally introverts are quiet thinkers who are very intelligent and prefer to only talk when they have something to say. Today we are going to look at a few interesting facts about introverts that may change the way you look at that introvert you know: Introverts don’t dislike people. They dislike u


Why Time feels slower when you're Bored
Ever notice how time drags when you are bored... but flies when you are having fun?


What your Brain does when you Daydream...
and why it might be your brain's hidden genius mode! Ever found yourself lost in thought, replaying a conversation or inventing an imaginary world while staring out the window? That gentle drift from the present moment might feel like zoning out — but inside your brain, something remarkable is happening. Daydreaming isn’t a mental glitch. It’s a feature. 🌀 The Default Mode Network: The Brain’s “Idle” Engine When you're not focused on a specific task, your brain activates wh


Why your brain thinks better after a Walk
→ The neuroscience of movement, nature and creative thinking 🧠 Why Your Brain Thinks Better After a Walk The science-backed secret to boosting clarity, creativity, and calm — without lifting a finger (except your feet). 🚶♀️ Walk It Off… Literally Ever noticed how your best ideas don't come when you're staring at your screen? But then… five minutes into a walk, BAM — lightbulb moment! That’s not a coincidence. Walking isn’t just good for your body — it’s rocket fuel for


Who is really in control: You or your Brain?
Who's Actually Running the Show — You or Your Brain? You think you’re in charge of yo ur decisions. You decide what to eat, when to scroll, what to say, who to trust... Right? Well… not entirely. Modern neuroscience says your conscious mind is just the tip of the iceberg. So who is really running the show? To answer that question, let’s meet the parts of your brain that are quietly calling the shots, sometimes without your permission. 🧠 1. The Illusion of Conscious Control


3 Simple Questions that Spark Genius Thinking
💡 Introduction: Why Questions matter more than Answers Most people chase answers. But the world’s sharpest thinkers? They chase better questions. Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” Why? Because the quality of your questions determines the quality of your thinking. Asking the right question isn’t just a skill — it’s a shortcut to genius . So today, we’re


The Psychology of Why We Remember Embarrassing Moments So Clearly
Understand why you may not remember what happened yesterday, but the embarrassing moment from four years ago is so crystal clear.


Why you can't tickle yourself (and what that says about the Brain)
Your brain is one step ahead of you... find out more in the library of genius.


Why Smart People often say "I Don't Know"
And why that might be the smartest thing you can say. Have you ever noticed that truly brilliant people — the experts, thinkers, deep...


Why Slowing Down helps you Think Faster
The surprising science of smart decision-making We live in a world obsessed with speed - go, go go - fast answers, fast decisions, fast...


Why yawning is Contagious and what it says about you
💤 You yawn. Someone across the room yawns too. Then you feel like yawning again. What is going on here? Yawning is one of the most...


The Procrastination Decoder: Why you delay & how to outsmart it
“I’ll do it later" - have you ever heard yourself utter these words? If yes, you are not alone. I think we have all s aid it at least...


3 Ways Curiosity outshines Raw Intelligence
When people talk about “intelligence,” they usually mean high IQ, fast thinking, or academic success. But what if that’s not what really...
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