Toxic Polarization Feeds on Simplicity. Peter Coleman Offers Complexity as a Way Out
Peter Coleman illuminates how we can break the cycle of mutual contempt and why the political divides that seem so intractable do not have to be.
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A Conversation with Daniel Kahneman About “Noise”
Ten years on from “Thinking Fast and Slow”, Kahneman is back with a new book, “Noise”, that will again have you questioning what you thought you knew about making decisions.
Speaking with Katy Milkman about “How to Change”
A conversation with Katy Milkman on what her new book can teach us about how to change our behaviors once and for all.
Older Stories
“Just Following Orders” Doesn’t Let You Off the Hook Psychologically
How does our level of agency over a decision influence how culpable we feel, when that decision leads to death?
Too Much of a Good Thing—Overly Positive Online Ratings—Makes for Difficult Decisions
New research helps us make sense of online ratings and reviews.
What Our Pets Can Tell Us About Our Future With Robots
In her new book, robotics ethicist Kate Darling argues that we should look to our furry companions to understand the promises and pitfalls of our future with robots.