Time to End Assumption that Public Health Interventions Encourage Risk
We lost time—and probably lives—because of the assumption that health interventions like mask wearing encourage recklessness. It’s time we put this assumption to rest.
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How to Date Like a Game Theorist
What does online dating look like through the eyes of a game theorist? And could knowing a bit of game theory help you find “the one”?
How to Channel Your Mind’s Inner Chatter
Our inner voice functions well much of the time, but it can also lead to chatter—the cyclical negative thoughts and emotions that turn introspection into a curse. Here are strategies for breaking that cycle, both in yourself and when supporting others.
Misunderstanding Vaccine Side Effects Poses a Problem for Uptake
Side effects to the COVID-19 vaccine may deter millions of Americans from getting immunized, but those side effects are actually a sign the vaccine is working. Here’s how we can realign public perception and boost uptake.
The Hardest Part of Being an Ally
For male allies, confronting other men can be the most challenging part of allyship. Here’s why it’s so important, and how to do it effectively.
Intentional and Unintentional Sludge
Where there’s sludge, there’s an end user who’s come off worse. Understanding how to remedy sludge comes down in part to understanding the motives behind it.