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The happiest introverts may be extraverts

If you are an introvert, force yourself to be an extravert. You’ll be happier. That’s the suggestion of the first-ever study asking people to act like extraverts for a prolonged period. The benefits of extraversion have been reported before, including those of ”forced extraversion,” but usually only for brief intervals. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on September 17, 2019

Americans would rather drive themselves than have an autonomous vehicle drive them

Are you willing to ride in a driverless car? Researchers studied how Americans’ perceived cost of commute time changes depending on who’s driving. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on September 16, 2019

For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health

New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for long-term health, especially for those who experience significant adversity as a child. Studies over the past 20 years have found a correlation between adverse childhood events (such as death or divorce) and worse health outcomes later in life. A new study discovers that positive […]

Published on September 16, 2019