Rationalizing the “Irrational”
When we examine objectives from an evolutionary biology perspective, we see that what appears irrational might simply be a misunderstanding on our part of what someone’s objectives are.
Commentary
Looking for Similarities Can Bring Marginalized Groups Together
When African-American NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem in August 2016, he said it was in protest of “a country that oppresses Black people and people of color.”
The Long and Winding Road: 125 years of the American Psychological Association
The road to APA’s 125th year was not a straightforward march of like-minded professionals towards a common goal.
Don’t Touch the Computer
Can humans and computers work together, or should we simply bow down to the algorithms?
The Rise and Fall of Cognitive Control
Reasoning, problem-solving, symbolic language, planning—these faculties are fundamental to virtually all of our individual and societal accomplishments.
What Does It Mean to Be a Patriot?
Imagine you got up one morning and went through your normal routine—as you crack open the newspaper, you are met with an alarming headline: The Statue of Liberty Has Been Attacked.