“In 1896, newspapers throughout the United States began reporting accounts of mysterious airships flying overhead. Descriptions varied, but witnesses frequently … More
Category: Psychology
The Event
“After I arrived, I was ushered into what I thought was the green room. But instead of being wired with … More
“We watched at the eye-machine…”
“According to Lindner, his patient first began experiencing a strange feeling while reading fanciful adventure novels during his youth. “In … More
The Imposter Lives with the Patient
“Mary, aged 40 years, was referred for psychiatric evaluation out of concern that a mental health diagnosis was interfering … More
Events Appear Random, Hard to Reconcile
“The belief that an event, a situation, or a set of people is controlled by unknown or secret forces, which … More
Control Threats
“People’s desire to make sense of the social world is closely coupled with the extent to which they experience control … More
Mental Time Travel
“To think positively about our prospects, we must first be able to imagine ourselves in the future. Optimism starts with … More
Subconscious Driving
“Highway hypnosis, also known as white line fever, is a mental state in which a person can drive a truck … More
