Bering in Mind is a personal essay newsletter by a psychologist-writer that examines unsettling and surprising aspects of human nature, such as face perception, sexual arousal and decision-making, and attraction to buttocks. Each issue blends research findings, cultural history and wry commentary to explain why people behave as they do.
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A professor of evolutionary psychology writes about sex differences, the nature-nurture debate, and human behaviour, often discussing new papers and excerpts from his book. Readers get research-based commentary with evolutionary context and the author's own views.
A blog that questions popular narratives and conventional wisdom, often through an evolutionary psychology lens, with essays on AI doom, philosophy, and human emotions. Readers get opinionated, witty long-form essays and occasional guest posts, such as a book excerpt from Rob Kurzban.
A brand strategist applies evolutionary theory to advertising, branding and human behaviour, using examples from biology and everyday social instincts. Issues are short essays with a clear point of view and a practical takeaway.
HumanMind.io is a personal essay and video project by one author exploring how time, attention and energy are allocated, drawing on mindfulness, evolutionary psychology and freediving practice. Readers get reflective essays that connect Buddhist ideas about craving and suffering to evolved human nature and individual differences.
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