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The logic of modesty — why it pays to be humble

Why do people make anonymous donations, and why does the public perceive this as admirable? Scientists have developed a novel game theoretic model that captures these behaviors and enables their study. Their new model is the first to include the idea that hidden signals, when discovered, provide additional information about the sender. Read Full Article […]

Published on May 28, 2018

Tearing during childbirth: Can you prevent it?

Recovering from tearing during childbirth can be painful. Find out how exercise, lubricant and the way you push might help prevent vaginal tearing. 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 May 27, 2018

Goal conflict linked to psychological distress

Being torn about which personal goals to pursue is associated with symptoms of psychological distress, new research shows. 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 Science for the Success of […]

Published on May 25, 2018