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Social Influence
6mins
When we see loneliness as a kind of failure, it becomes damaging. When we see it as information, it becomes actionable. A psychologist, a social health scientist, and a psychiatrist explain.
Unlikely Collaborators
25mins
"I continue to believe that in the long run, boys, young men will believe their eyes more than their ears."
5mins
Who decides what’s “normal” and why? As social norms increasingly dissolve, here’s how to find true guidance.
4mins
Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.
Unlikely Collaborators
15mins
Social media distorts reality. Here’s how to take it back.
6mins
It just takes one “yes.” Wharton professor Jonah Berger shares his three tips for getting what you want from others.
5mins
Humans, like animals, are driven by instincts. But we also have wants. Here’s what that means for our lives.
8mins
What makes some scientists culturally significant, while others remain in obscurity? Well, there’s a science to it.
5mins
How to defeat debaters who deal in distractions, according to a two-time world debate champion.
5mins
Thinking as a group and going along with the loudest voices can feel easy and even natural. But to make real positive change in our world, it’s important to hear all voices and question the perceived majority.
Stand Together
Scientology, QAnon, and Heaven’s Gate: why do we seek healing from cults?
4mins
From Kim Kardashian’s stories to your friend’s Facebook post: social media is designed to keep you jealous.
5mins
What would you do differently if you listened to your true desires?