Humans hate uncertainty. It makes us feel unsafe and uneasy. We often organize our lives to avoid it. When it's... more

How often do you find silence? And do you know what to do with it when you do? Today’s guest is... more

If you could change anything about your personality, anything at all, what would it be? And why would you want to... more

Are you ever happier not knowing something? As Aristotle famously claimed, “All human beings want to know.” But denial and avoidance are... more

What do you think of America’s institutions? Alana Newhouse, founder and editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine, says that may be the most... more

Americans are spending an historic amount of time alone, a phenomenon that is often referred to as an "epidemic of... more

Where is your attention right now? Where was it a minute ago? A second ago? Where will it be a... more

What does it take to be happy? Professor of psychology Laurie Santos just might have the answer. This week The Gray... more

What is the first thing that you touch in the morning? What about the last thing you touch before you... more

At the beginning of the new year, many of us make pledges to change ourselves. We want to work out... more