The psychology behind our surprising tolerance for deception is that we feel good about some lies, we avoid confrontation, and, in our families, lies were structural.

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The big thinkers at Aperture investigate why humans dream and what it reveals about the brain.

Food cravings can occur because they become part of a pattern. Someone who is used to having a sweet treat before bed will begin to crave that treat as the evening progresses. Additionally, these ...