Chaos Has a Light Side: A Conversation with Lulu Miller
When NPR science reporter Lulu Miller heard about a taxonomist who sewed names directly onto his fish specimens after the 1906 earthquake ruined his collection, her ears perked up.
Psychology
Self-Actualizing in the 21st Century: A Q&A with Scott Barry Kaufman
In his newest book, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman updates Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs for the twenty-first century.
Epistemic Humility—Knowing Your Limits in a Pandemic
“Ignorance,” wrote Charles Darwin in 1871, “more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”
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.