David Hume argued that reason is the slave of the passions — values motivate action, reason only serves them.

The false consensus effect causes people to overestimate agreement.

Fact #1482 · Psychology

Your brain constantly predicts the future.

Fact #2287 · Psychology

About 90% of your decisions are influenced by subconscious processes.

Fact #2781 · Psychology

Some people experience time slowing during emergencies.

Fact #2285 · Psychology

People are more likely to remember information that is emotionally charged.

Fact #943 · Psychology

Your perception of color exists only inside your brain.

Fact #2267 · Psychology

Emotions can influence how memories are stored and recalled.

Fact #962 · Psychology

Your brain predicts events before you consciously experience them.

Fact #2100 · Psychology