How Sight—Not Taste, Smell, or Touch—Became the Sense of the Supermarket
When it comes to buying food, sight has usurped all other senses. What are the consequences of relegating smell, taste, and touch to the sidelines?
History
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The Earthquake that Catalyzed the “Humanitarian Big Bang”
In 1755, an earthquake in Lisbon forever changed the way we think about our place in the world and our obligation to others suffering, even in countries far away.
Loose Lips: The Psychology of Rumor During Crisis
Why do rumors proliferate in times of crisis? A look back at rumor control during WWII might provide lessons for what we do today.
Older Stories
What the Origins of the “1 in 5” Statistic Teaches Us About Sexual Assault Policy
Referring to the number of women who experience sexual assault during their time in college, “1 in 5” is one of the most high-profile and contested statistics in the media today.
How Would People Behave in Milgram’s Experiment Today?
Half of a century ago, Milgram’s experiments cast doubt on Americans’ sense of moral exceptionalism. Has anything changed the “banality of evil”?
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.