How the “Last Disaster Bias” Could Be Skewing Democrat Strategy in the 2020 Election
Is the Biden campaign learning the wrong lessons from Clinton’s failed presidential run in 2016?
Psychology
Daydreaming Might Make You More Creative—But It Depends on What You Daydream About
We all daydream all the time, but not all daydreaming is equal. While most mundane mind wandering won’t prompt inspiration, new research suggests that frequently engaging in certain kinds of daydreams might lead to greater creativity.
Why We’re All Likely Spreading Misinformation, and How to Stop
As the election approaches, it’s essential, and easy, to address this behavioral blind spot.
Time Confetti and the Broken Promise of Leisure
We have more free time than ever before, but it’s so sliced and diced that we feel more time poor than ever. Here’s how to notice and overcome the time confetti in your life.
How Focusing on Individual Achievement Favors the Upper Class
The way we assess achievement disadvantages lower class students and workers. Here’s how we can make it more equitable.
The Earthquake that Catalyzed the “Humanitarian Big Bang”
In 1755, an earthquake in Lisbon forever changed the way we think about our place in the world and our obligation to others suffering, even in countries far away.