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Billionaire investor Howard Marks looks back on 5 times he outwitted the market from 2000 to 2020—here are 3 key lessons he learned

Oaktree Capital Management founder Marks wrote a lengthy note on how he takes the market's "temperature" to decide where to invest next.

Fortune

Chemical adventurers: the science of the mind has a long, colourful history of psychedelic exploration

There is a delirious moment in the 1988 documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History when a back-lit hippie explains that consuming mescaline allowed Native Americans to see the world through the eyes of the cactus. It is the same when people imbibe the skin secretions of the toad, he mumbles,…

The Conversation

Psychology expert explains what colour you should wear if you want to appear more attractive

Professor Adam Alter has revealed one simple way you can appear more attractive to others

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Workshop on capacity building, personality development held at CUK

A daylong workshop for girls on capacity building and personality development was held at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) at its main campus at Kadaganchi near Kalaburagi on Saturday. The Department of Psychology at the CUK and the National Commission for Women jointly organised the event.

The Hindu

How many types of narcissist are there? A psychology expert sets the record straight

Our interest in narcissism has never been higher, with Google searches for the word “narcissist” having steadily increased over the past decade. This term has become part of everyday parlance, readily thrown around to describe celebrities, politicians and ex-partners.

The Conversation

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate charged with the Idaho college murders

Speculation and rumour have swirled in the months following Bryan Kohberger’s arrest, as conspiracists and armchair detectives paint all manner of pictures of the accused killer. But who really is the former PhD student? Sheila Flynn reports

The Independent UK

Who is Bryan Kohberger? The criminology graduate charged with the Idaho college murders

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North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Max Purpose Psychology, Parker Bioscience Filtration, Ward Investments Group, Newcastle Building Society and Talk Works

Birmingham Post

Max Purpose Psychology aims for growth through £4m Digital Drive

Business Durham’s Digital Drive County Durham is a £4m programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Birmingham Post

Do life hacks work? The truth is, we’ll never know

A series of surprising studies in psychology shows how deeply our own beliefs influence the outcome of experiments, turning the science on its head

The Guardian - UK

How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for

Online fraud is today’s most common crime. Victims are often told they are foolish for falling for it, but fraudsters use psychological mechanisms to infiltrate the defences of their targets, regardless of how intelligent they are.

The Conversation

No AP course changes to appease DeSantis

"We learned from our mistakes in the recent rollout of AP African American Studies"

Salon

Psychopark in Thiruvananthapuram takes visitors on a journey through the mind and brain

psychopark in thiruvananthapuram gives insights on human mind, psychology and behaviour through various exhibits such as sculptures, installations, paintings, demonstrations, games etc

The Hindu

Inside the war tearing psychoanalysis apart: ‘The most hatred I have ever witnessed’

A professor was accused of antisemitism. The controversy has exploded into a bigger, messier debate about the future of psychology itself

The Guardian - US

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Behavioural battlefronts: why the transition to a zero carbon economy needs psychology as well as technology

New technology or a scientific breakthrough isn’t enough to mitigate the climate emergency. Addressing people’s behavioural blockers – their resistance, reluctance, or any practical difficulties they may face – is vital

The Times of India

Viral optical illusion: Are these lines straight or curved? Mind-bending optical illusion will leave you shocked!

Much of what we see through our visual perception is often distorted and far from reality. Take this image for instance: This is a powerful optical illusion which can be used to demonstrate that you don't see how things really are. Our visual system is made up of complex processes…

Tribune News Service

College Board refuses to drop gender topics from AP psychology course

TAMPA, Fla. — The national nonprofit that runs Advanced Placement classes has declined to alter its popular psychology course to meet Florida’s restrictions on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Daily Mirror

A study of human psychology - Love Island is certainly educational for some viewers

Last night’s episode saw French communications manager Mehdi Edno take London entrepreneur Whitney Adebayo on a romantic tandem ride before settling by a lake to enjoy the views

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Can forensic psychology help improve policing practices?

Forensic psychology – the practice of psychology in the justice system – offers a way to address Malaysia’s issues with police violence.

Bristol Post

Keynsham's 'optical illusion' cycle path studied by psychology experts after falls

Falling pedestrians may have false expectations

ABC News

Demand for psychologists rise by 70 per cent amid calls for mental health rebate reform

The Gold Coast faces "unique" challenges for mental health services, as psychologists warn they cannot meet demand unless training pathways are reformed and Medicare rebates are increased.

The Conversation

Politicians love to appeal to common sense – but does it trump expertise?

Politicians love to talk about the benefits of “common sense” – often by pitting it against the words of “experts and elites”. But what is common sense? Why do politicians love it so much? And is there any evidence that it ever trumps expertise? Psychology provides a clue.

Inverse

This Emerging Brain Stimulation Technology Could Boost Cognitive Function

Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades.

The Guardian - UK

Conquest by Nina Allan review – alien invasion, coding and Bach

A science fiction story from the 50s propels this brilliantly digressive exploration into art, ecology and the psychology of conspiracy theories

The Conversation

Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies

Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades. From improving attention in high-stakes environments, like air traffic management, to reviving memory in people with dementia, the ability to improve cognitive function can have far-reaching consequences.…

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