Negative Imaginary (NI) systems theory is an emerging branch of control theory that focuses on the frequency response characteristics of dynamical systems. At its core, the theory exploits conditions ...

In psychology, the “white bear” problem (also known as ironic process theory), says that attempts to suppress certain thoughts can actually increase their frequency. The idea was developed by Harvard ...

This is part one of a two-part post. Click here to read part 2. How do you stop yourself from obsessing over something, focusing on it until you lose a sense of perspective, and your thoughts spiral ...