Copy Ourselves Out of Existence? A Conversation on Decision-Making in the Age of Social Influence
No one quite knows how a local radio station in Texas managed to have one of the most popular posts on Facebook.
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Making the Social Leap: A Conversation on How Our Psychology Evolved
How we conceive of behaviors like self-control, overconfidence, and happiness today bears little resemblance to their evolutionary origins, argues psychologist William von Hippel.
The Passion Paradox: A Conversation with Brad Stulberg
Finding, following, or fostering your passion isn’t as easy as it seems.
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Tight and Loose Cultures: A Conversation with Michele Gelfand
Life can look quite different when a culture’s enforcement of norms is tight or loose.
A Fresh Approach to Understanding Sexual Assault: A Conversation with Betsy Levy Paluck
The stories we tell about sexual assault—the lone, serial predator—oversimplifies the truth and obscures the solution. Betsy Levy Paluck is one of the researchers trying to tell a more accurate story.
Why Being Good-ish Is Better Than Being Good: A Conversation With Dolly Chugh
In her new book, Dolly Chugh explains why it’s essential to act upon your values—and the psychology of how to do it effectively.