Opponents of 19th-century American imperialism were not above body-shaming the personification of the U.S. government.
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COVID-19 is a tragedy of the commons.
Does voting serve the collective good, or should we just not bother?
Neuroscience explains terrifying ordeals, from out-of-body experiences to alien abductions.
The very concept of a “problem with no solution” goes against human nature. But we must accept this harsh reality to have peace in our lives.
Stress and anxiety therapist Dr. Amelia Aldao suggests waiting 60 seconds before reacting to a stressor, giving your rational mind time to catch up to your emotions.
Let’s talk about swans. All swans are birds or, more specifically, waterfowl. They are large and sport long, slender necks. They migrate south for the winter, traveling in that eye-catching […]
After the unrelenting negativity of 2020, we may need a refresher on the benefits of a positive affect.
A philosopher’s guide to detecting nonsense and getting around it.
Innovators don’t ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
The British economic anthropologist Jason Hickel proposes “degrowth” in the face of recession.
A new study from Ohio State University details implicit bias.
Cognitive behavioral therapy has the Stoics to thank for inspiring this field.
Thought expriments are great tools, but do they always do what we want them to?
Smart bandages quickly identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and normal bacteria, in owies.
What speech is harmful, how do we know, and what do we do if we find out?
What do we want to do with convicted criminals? Penology has several philosophies waiting to answer that question.
When facing a hard decision, consider choosing change over inaction.
Determining whether human nature is short-sighted when it comes to survival-necessary situations
A conspiracy theory that 90 percent of the world’s population will be killed off spreads widely on pandemic fears.
Price gouging is prohibited in 34 US states and Washington D.C. But two scholars ask whether that’s the way it should be.
About 97.5 percent of people who develop symptoms will do so within 11.5 days, according to the new study.
How reframing your emotions and changing your daily behavior can help you save money.
Perhaps downhill and cross-country skiers don’t face the fate of potters, typesetters and saddlers, but their situation is certainly unclear.
From “if-by-whiskey” to the McNamara fallacy, being able to spot logical missteps is an invaluable skill.
A review of Matthew Engelke’s How to Think Like an Anthropologist.
The stereotype of the unfeeling researcher in a lab coat just isn’t true.
A deeper look at what happens in the first 2 years after experiencing sexual trauma.
Logos, pathos, and ethos can help you bring people over to your side.