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The Missing Human in Misinformation Fixes
Misinformation solutions target a rational, ethical ideal who doesn’t exist; to combat misinfo, we need to start with a richer concept of the human
The Missing Human in Misinformation Fixes
Misinformation solutions target a rational, ethical ideal who doesn’t exist; to combat misinfo, we need to start with a richer concept of the human
7 Steps to Disprove a Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy theories are everywhere. Here's how you can figure out when you're being fooled
Americans Are Lonelier than Europeans in Middle Age
The lack of a safety net in the U.S. is a big factor that explains why Americans feel lonelier than Danes or Swedes
AI Doesn’t Threaten Humanity. Its Owners Do
We shouldn’t be afraid of AI taking over humanity; we should fear the fact that our humanity hasn’t kept up with our technology
Implicit Bias Hurts Everyone. Here’s How to Overcome It
The environment shapes stereotypes and biases, but it is possible to recognize and change them
Here's What Universities Always Get Wrong about Student Protests
Repression draws attention to campus protests, like those over the conflict in Gaza, and makes them grow
Everyone Will Have Fewer Relatives in the Future
Changing demographics mean shrinking families and more older relatives in future decades
Why We Believe the Myth of High Crime Rates
The crime issue, a focus of the 2024 presidential election, is sometimes rooted in the misplaced fears of people who live in some of the safest places
It’s Never Too Late to Take Climate Action
The depiction of the climate crisis as a cliff—once we fall off the edge, it’s game over—is nonsense
Policing Works when It Is Done Right
The COVID pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd polarized views on policing. Rather than abolishing policing or maintaining its status quo, we need to make it better and more focused
Math Can’t Solve Gerrymandering
Researchers use powerful geometrical methods to try fixing unfair districts. That alone isn’t enough; we need to fight the values behind gerrymandering
How to Make Hybrid Work a Success, according to Science
Researchers are studying how to maximize creativity and connection in remote and hybrid work settings