Self-control has long been touted as a key factor of well-being and success, but it might not be enough for tackling the ...

The ancient philosopher Epicurus was committed to empiricism, the view that our knowledge comes from our senses and can be tested against other empirical experiences. This is the view that underlies ...

Delayed gratification — the ability to sacrifice an immediate reward for a more valuable one in the future — can tell us a lot about intelligence. While once believed to be a uniquely human trait, ...