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Social Psychology
1hr 19mins
Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.
7mins
Find food, have sex, not die. That’s pretty much all we need to do — but why do we make it so complicated?
7mins
Sexual attitudes are more man-like than ever. Here’s what that means for women.
6mins
Economist Tyler Cowen explains why intelligence is overrated. Here’s what to look for instead.
8mins
Why we keep giving power to the wrong people, according to political scientist and associate professor Brian Klaas.
3mins
Deep secrets don’t explode. They do something worse, explains Michael Slepian.
6mins
In 1965, six boys were stranded on an island. Fifteen months later, the survivors were rescued. How many were there?
John Templeton Foundation
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Our impulse to seek out agreement is stifling us, says world debate champion Bo Seo.
7mins
This scientist collected thousands of secrets. They all had 3 things in common.
5mins
Two-thirds of our days are spent alone. The Metaverse will bring us together, argues leading Metaverse thinker Matthew Ball.
7mins
There are 38 kinds of secrets. The average person has 13 at any given moment. Michael Slepian explains how that can affect your health.
Catfish taste with their whole bodies - and that’s just one way animals sense the world totally differently than us.
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New research shows that having an attitude of gratitude is key to healthy relationships, and it can virally impact society.
John Templeton Foundation
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From superstition to religion, we are surrounded by supernatural thinking. Is that a bad thing?
John Templeton Foundation
4mins
Kids don’t always make you happier. Here’s why people have them anyway.
John Templeton Foundation
Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.
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?
The only way to support someone’s success is to understand how they define it.
Stand Together
4mins
We’re wrong about what other people think - and that has harmful impacts on the next generation.
Stand Together
5mins
People rarely question their own moral compass. But do you know what shapes yours?
John Templeton Foundation
8mins
Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates. Lamborghini vs. Ferrari. What can the most famous rivalries teach us about human nature?
8mins
“The Universe is swarming with scapegoats, yet none of us think we have any of our own.”