Political conversations often feel doomed—but new research suggests the problem isn’t disagreement. It’s what we wrongly ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without ...

A foundational 1956 study of the concept, focussed on a U.F.O. doomsday cult, has been all but debunked by new research.

Cognitive dissonance is everywhere — but it’s not well understood. When we’re aware of it, it can be a powerful motivator for behavioral change and enhance insight. When we're not, it can cause us to ...

In the past, left-wing populists, and populist left-wing movements, have scored political successes. Why do their ...

People who are more mindful are less likely to overuse smartphones, and brief mindfulness practices may help curb unhealthy phone habits.

Your flaws aren't liabilities. They're the very things that give you depth and personality and make you a far more interesting perosn to be around.

As fear-driven narratives tighten their grip, civil liberties are being chipped away in plain sight — from Trump’s visa diktats to ...

We think we’re good at reading emotions, but new research from suggests we might be getting it wrong. The study reveals that people routinely ...

There’s a profound difference between feeling heard and being helped. We were promised empathy in a box: a tireless digital companion that listens without judgment, available 24/7, and never sends a ...

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