Why Don’t People Return Their Shopping Carts? A (Somewhat) Scientific Investigation
For reasons I can’t fully explain, people’s failure to return their carts bothers me more than it probably should. But then I realized I can do something about it.
Psychology
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The Volunteer’s Dilemma
Learning about something in public, even if everyone already knows it, can change everything—especially when and how we decide to help.
How ‘Proportion Dominance’ Gets in the Way of Effective Giving
When it comes to helping others, it’s important to remember that it’s the size of the drop that matters, not the size of the bucket.
Older Stories
Solitude Is a Skill
We all need different amounts of social time and alone time. If the solitary life comes less natural to you, what should you do?
The Art of Balancing Solitude and Connection
Without enough alone time, I feel disconnected from myself. But too much alone time makes me feel like I’m losing part of myself, too—the part of me that comes alive when I’m with other people.
Why We Spiral
Questions of who we are or what we’re worth can send us into a tailspin. But the very same processes that pull us down can propel us up, too.
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