When I introduced Steven Pinker, it felt like our worldviews couldn't have been more different. Here's why that dissonance was exactly the point.

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In the field of cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging has become a valuable tool for investigating the complex relationships ...

A new study published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that individuals with a ...

Lingering long after most guests have left might seem harmless, but it can be burdensome for the host. While some may believe ...

Personality shapes caregiving more than most people realize. New research shows how traits can affect moods, decisions, and ...

Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as the most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies ...

When Banijay Asia set out to adapt the U.K. reality format “Rise and Fall” for Indian audiences, the company made a deliberate choice to abandon the crowded field of dance competitions and celebrity ...

Dump the jungle juice, put a stopper in those flasks and swap the six-pack of suds for a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Gen-Z’s approach to imbibing is dramatically different from that of ...

It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms ...