The Passion Economy: A Conversation with Adam Davidson
How to navigate a new economy where developing your passion can be a path to success.
Psychology
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?
Is Sexy in the Eye of the Pill-Taker?
Exploring the emerging research that suggests the birth control pill could be influencing who women choose as their mates.
Gratitude Helps You Cooperate. Does It Also Make You a Sucker?
When I touted the benefits of gratitude, I had a worry lurking in the back of my mind that I couldn’t shake. Was I setting people up to be suckers?
How Much Does Our Language Determine Behavior?
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.
“Further Exploration Needed in Women”—the Hidden Sexism in Scientific Research
Science is set up in a way that systematically penalizes research on females and female-related health issues…but not necessarily for the reasons you think.