Peer-reviewed articles
[1.] Mercier, M., Dubourg, E., Mercier, H. (2025) Insight-seeking is consistent across domains and distinct from other forms of curiosity. Personality and Individual Differences, 237, 113051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2025.113051 ( Pre-print)
Working papers
[2.] Mercier, M., Garsmeur, A., Mercier, H. (Under review) The Appeal of Insight: Why Riddles and Whodunits Captivate Us
[1.] Dubourg, E., Thouzeau, V., ..., Mercier, M., ..., Baumard, N. (Under review). The Cognitive Foundations of Fictional Stories.
Science Outreach
[2.] Mercier, M. (2021) Pourquoi nous créons des mondes imaginaires, Phébé
[1.] Mercier, M. (2021) Le mal n’est pas un concept allant de soi, Phébé