Rest and Recover: The Value of Leisurely Moments

New Emotion Science Article

We spend so much of our time exerting our energies on the responsibilities of life and the obligations of work. But resilience and recovery are insufficient to keep us productive and experiencing well-being in the long term. We also need to recharge well. Our science article this month highlights the value of leisurely activities and how they help replenish our physical and psychological resources.

It's OK to be Unproductive

Featured Podcast Episode

As people are having to stay home under the MCO, there's a pressure to fill the hours with productive goals like learning a new skill or getting in shape. However a New York Times article suggests that we should be more forgiving. We speak with Dr Eugene Tee for his thoughts.

Deep Feelings: Visualizing Human Emotion in the Age of Algorithms

New Book Release

Part science book, part art portfolio, Deep Feelings: Visualizing Human Emotion in the Age of Algorithms is an experiment of artificial intelligence’s ability to portray human emotion as abstract art. A collection of 26 AI-generated art invite you to consider if intelligent systems can, or already have, gone beyond the binary, capturing the nuances and complexities of our emotional experiences.