The stereotypical picture of adolescence is one of binge drinking, unprotected sex and endless emotional drama. Yet while teens may be proven risk-takers, research suggests they are far more anxious than children or adults. With so much going on in their heads, how do teenagers make decisions?

Whether it's headbands that help you meditate or apps that claim to stretch the memory; we're increasingly looking to technology to train our brains. But what's the real science behind this growing industry? And why are so many people turning to technology to get their heads in the right space?

We all feel a desire to win, whether that’s for self-validation or a gold medal. But a focus on ‘the win’ oversimplifies the real reasons we enter contests. Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Francesco Duina, author of Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession, to understand our competitive nature.

Studies show that our ability to empathise has greatly diminished over the last 30 years. It’s due in part to the uptake of smartphones and social media – we’re all too busy thinking about ourselves. But while it might be part of the problem, could technology also be used to make us more empathetic?