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Scientists start to tackle “collective narcissism”
Sander van der Linden is Assistant Professor of Social Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge where he directs the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab. He is also a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge. Follow Sander van der Linden on Twitter @Sander_vdLinden
Scientists start to tackle “collective narcissism”
New research has disturbing implications
The truth about the controversial science that has everyone worried
Factor Z: a new way to understand why voters choose extreme candidates
Social media charity campaigns spread like wildfire but burn out fast
Those who favor Bigfoot, UFOs and ghosts share a thinking style
The surprising power of the psychology of consensus
Conspiracy theories offer easy answers by casting the world as simpler and more predictable than it is. Their popularity may pose a threat to societal well-being
New psychological research helps explain why some see intricate government conspiracies behind events like 9/11 or the Boston bombing
Speed dating and other innovations in matchmaking can confound even the most focused dater, but simple tips can help
New research sheds light on how and why we remember dreams--and what purpose they are likely to serve
Sometimes more choices leave people worse off
Even a poster with eyes on it changes how people behave
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