Month: December 2022

The Intriguing Complexity of Thought Structures

Exploring the structure of thought is like delving into a labyrinth of infinite possibilities. Just as a garden contains an array of diverse flowers, cognitive science reveals the existence of various Languages of Thought (LoTs). These LoTs can differ across different cognitive systems, stages of development, and even species. Recent research has unveiled this exciting […]

Published on December 20, 2022

See no evil: People find good in villains

No matter how twisted or immoral, there’s something intriguing about delving into the depths of villains. We’re drawn to their dark charisma, secretly hoping to uncover hidden goodness beneath their malicious exterior. A recent study discovered a fascinating trend — both adults and children tend to perceive villains as possessing redeeming qualities more frequently than […]

Published on December 20, 2022

Colorful Culprits: Food Dye May Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Imagine a grand dinner party where the colorful decorations turn out to be troublesome troublemakers. In a similar way, a study using animal models suggests that a common food dye, Allura Red AC, could be triggering inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). The dye causes harm to the gut by disrupting barrier function and increasing the production […]

Published on December 20, 2022