society
How the Smiths took over Europe
In more than a dozen countries as far apart as Portugal and Russia, 'Smith' is the most popular occupational surname
The debate over stand-your-ground laws, explained
With the death of Markeis McGlockton, the debate over stand your ground laws has reignited. Proponents believe they make us safe, while opponents claim they encourage vigilantism. While a consensus may be inconclusive, studies suggest such laws aren’t as effective as their drafters intended.
Glad the divorce rate in America is falling? Thank millennials.
Millennials are killing everything great about our society including…divorce?
“Let’s get something done”: The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
How the U.N. hatched the most ambitious plan in the world.
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The social brain: Culture, change and evolution | A Big Think Long Take
Bret Weinstein says that we're at the end of a massive technological and geographic boom, and that we should prepare for the next step in our societal evolution. Yet the future may not be optimistic for all. A cultural backlash to change, he says, is inevitable.
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‘But You Can’t Do That!’ Why Immoral Actions Seem Impossible
Denying the possibility of immoral actions may be the very basis of our society.
The Unbiased Media: Are Journalistic Ethics Overriding Human Ethics?
Recent research in psychology reveals insights into how the stories we are exposed to affect our identities and ideas. What implications does this hold for the influence of the news and the ethics of journalism?
10 Reasons Atheists Do It Better
There is a growing number of atheists in the world. There is also a growing amount of evidence pointing to the benefits of non-believing.
How Art Can Change Society, with Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis, curator and the author of The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery, on art as a galvanic force.
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