People Favor Naturals Over Strivers—Even Though They Say Otherwise
Our society is deeply conflicted about the source of excellence. On one hand, we are fascinated with child prodigies. On the other hand, we love a good “overcoming adversity” story.
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Does Culture Shape Our Underlying Tendencies Toward Dishonesty?
The world is full of grays: good people sometimes break the rules. Behaving dishonestly has its rewards.
Are Nudges Good? Prove It!
How can we be sure the positives of nudging outweigh the negatives?
The “Moist” Conundrum
People Magazine—psycholinguistics’ most trusted lexicon—defines “moist” as “the most cringeworthy word” in American English.
The Comfort of Conspiracy: Finding Meaning in Free Masons, Shadow Governments, and the Illuminati
We feel that we can trust you with an important secret: There is a secret group controlling the highest reaches of government, including the Federal Aviation Administration.
Do Millennials Have a Lesser Work Ethic?
The collision between the Millennial generation’s expectations and reality was in full display recently, as 25-year-old Yelp employee Talia Jane wrote an open letter to the company’s CEO complaining about her job and was promptly fired.