It takes a lot of energy to perceive the world, and evolution favors energy efficiency. As a result, the human brain does a terrific job of learning to filter things out. We lose the details of our ...

Non-fiction books have shaped politics, personal growth, science, and history, influencing how people think and act across generations. The most sold non-religious non-fiction books often reflect ...

This article was originally published in The Conversation. Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the potential consequences of innovations. It can help people think critically ...