It is a scientific fact that we have more vivid memories of negative or painful experiences than positive ones, making it more likely that those experiences will shape our future decision making. That ...

Just as I was preparing an article titled “Calm Down About Artificial Intelligence”—one in a series—Marc Andreesen has preempted me with an 18-page blog post inventorying the main threads in the “AI ...

News, gossip, social media, politics, water cooler conversations, schadenfreude, relationship issues, reality television, work drama—why does everything seem to embody negativity? The answer in part ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative ...

The human brain may have evolved, but it still carries several of its past mechanisms to this day. One of these mechanisms, called negativity bias, can cause mental struggles if not dealt with.

Discover why the "bad portions" of the user journey are the ones that tend to be remembered, and what to do about it. Picture this: You’re sitting on a train to see a friend of yours you haven’t seen ...

Many people around the world suffer from depression. Though depression can be extremely debilitating, evidence-based treatments (like cognitive-behavioral therapy) provide hope, because they can be ...

We all have negative thoughts from time to time. But what if those fleeting moments of pessimism were doing more than just dampening your mood? According to new research, the way you think doesn't ...