Leading up to the election, many people may have thought they would jinx their preferred candidate if they stated that they believed he or she would win. This belief that one's thoughts or hopes can ...

Over the years, I’ve observed that there are two main modes of thinking in the business world: artful thinking and magical thinking. The two are opposites. I believe that artful thinking is key to ...

In this age of science, many people see supernatural forces as illusions rooted in wishful thinking. But love remains a profound exception to humanity’s trend toward rationality. People are used to ...

For some people struggling to lose weight, researchers say it may help to engage in a little “magical thinking” as a way to cope with the stress of dieting and being overweight. Magical thinking is ...

Most people don't believe in magic, but they may still wish for a good outcome by knocking on wood. Magical thinking—the need to believe that one’s hopes and desires can have an effect on how the ...

Do you ever fear that just by thinking of possible misfortune, you might make it happen? Do you otherwise believe, or half-believe, perhaps, that following a certain ritual will help prevent that ...

We can live a comfortable physical life, she explains, but if we’re “extremely online” or even just “an average amount of online” we will be exposed to more information than our brains can handle.

Washington, DC must be a magical place. Because the people in charge of it keep conjuring fantasies that defy belief. Unfortunately, Americans are now paying a heavy price for this magical thinking.

Children typically learn the truth at about seven years of age. Some kids experience brief sadness or betrayal. Despite this, ...

“This happened on December 30, 2003. That may seem a while ago but it won’t when it happens to you. And it will happen to you. The details will be different, but it will happen to you. That’s what I’m ...

“The world is an unpredictable place where bad things happen,” medievalist Martha Bayless says. Going into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m with her so far. “Things seem to happen randomly,” ...