When the mind’s eye is blind: why do some people lack mental imagery? While most of us can experience mental imagery, some people cannot vividly imagine pictures in their mind - and they function just fine. This raises the question: what do we even need mental imagery for? And how problematic is a lack of mental imagery? Ilse van de Groep • April 14, 2020
Why are we so obsessed by true crime stories? True crime stories like Making a Murderer, Serial, and Dirty John are extremely popular. But why are millions of people, especially women, so obsessed with true crime stories? And is it actually a good thing? Ilse van de Groep • March 18, 2019
Does social media use prevent us from remembering the moments we try to preserve? Imagine yourself at a party, enjoying drinks with your friends. You are having a great time and decide to snap a picture and post it on Instagram. This will surely help you remember this moment, right? Well, it might, but it will also alter your experience Ilse van de Groep • September 10, 2018