(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Members of a state agency that oversees officer training received a complaint about ...

The in-group/out-group divide. Source: TherapyEverywhere/Open AI Human beings need to belong. From our earliest cave-dwelling ancestors, membership in a clan or tribe was a requirement for survival.

Cognitive biases can affect our decision-making and ability to assess risk. This post explores 3 possible cognitive biases in ...

Identity is ubiquitous and people rarely consider the impact it has on how information is processed. Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) training is on the rise globally, and this raises awareness ...

Amanda Montell has come on Marketplace a few times about the cult of work. We talked about why culty workplaces, like Neiman Marcus in the ‘80s, are so effective. We’ve also talked about the downsides ...

A state law signed Feb. 28, 2025, removes gender identity as a protected status from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, leaving transgender people vulnerable to discrimination. The rights of transgender ...