Just as our brains fill in the details of an image our eyes record only roughly, so, too, do our brains employ tricks we are unaware of to fill in details about people we don't know intimately. Leonard Mlodinow braindetailemploy Change image and share on social
One of the things your unconscious mind does for you - and it's a great gift - is it gives you extra courage to view the outer world and it does that by giving you an extra-special view of yourself. Leonard Mlodinow courageextragift Change image and share on social
I've always loved science, as far back as I can remember. I was very, very curious about how everything worked: the world, the physical universe, chemistry, law. So it was only natural to be curious about how our mind works. Leonard Mlodinow backchemistrycurious share on social
Nonverbal communication forms a social language that is in many ways richer and more fundamental than our words. Leonard Mlodinow communicationformfundamental Change image and share on social
One thing that feeds into the way you experience the social world is your mood - and one thing that affects your mood is the weather. Leonard Mlodinow affectexperiencefeed Change image and share on social
We unwittingly judge products by their boxes, books by their covers, and even corporation's annual reports by their nice glossy finish. Leonard Mlodinow annualbookbox Change image and share on social
Intentionality and talent always matter. An extraordinary feat is certainly made more likely by someone's focus, hard work, etc. But chance also matters. Leonard Mlodinow chanceextraordinaryfeat Change image and share on social
On the unconscious level, touch seems to impart a subliminal sense of caring and connection. Leonard Mlodinow careconnectionimpart Change image and share on social
Every aspect of our lives plays out in two versions: one conscious, which we are constantly aware of, and the other unconscious, which remains hidden from us. Leonard Mlodinow aspectawareconscious Change image and share on social
A failure doesn't mean you are unworthy, nor does it preclude success on the next try. Leonard Mlodinow failureprecludesuccess Change image and share on social