Epistemic Humility—Knowing Your Limits in a Pandemic
“Ignorance,” wrote Charles Darwin in 1871, “more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”
Psychology
Loose Lips: The Psychology of Rumor During Crisis
Why do rumors proliferate in times of crisis? A look back at rumor control during WWII might provide lessons for what we do today.
Increasing Social Connection While “Social Distancing”
How are human interactions changing in the age of coronavirus? Four lessons about how to stay socially connected.
Writing to Persuade: Insights from Former New York Times Op-Ed Editor Trish Hall
How can you write more persuasively about your work? We speak with former New York Times op-ed editor Trish Hall to find out.
The Passion Economy: A Conversation with Adam Davidson
How to navigate a new economy where developing your passion can be a path to success.
Do Words for Emotions—Like “Happy” or “Fear”—Mean the Same Thing in Every Language?
Should we expect people around the world to conceptualize emotions, like “love” or “hate,” the same way, simply because we can point to a translation in a dictionary?