I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror. I shower and do my hair and makeup in front of a vanity mirror, then get dressed with the help of my full-length mirror. I have three mirrors in my ...

What do self-directed movements guided by a mirror image really tell us about self-awareness? A new essay clarifies misconceptions and shows we must expand the taxonomy of self.

Perhaps you've already seen your reflection in the morning, eyes still half-closed, and thought, "That's not quite me...". Don't worry, you're not alone in feeling this slight discrepancy between the ...

Mirrors were better in the past. So said my father-in-law, who lived to be 93 years old. In his last years, he grew disenchanted with the reflection staring back at him each morning. Many people think ...

Looking in a mirror is a normal part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. Aside from decorative elements, we use them primarily for personal grooming habits. Checking our teeth, our hair, our ...