Communications

Acknowledging the limits of one’s own knowledge could be as important a signal of expertise as credentials and confidence

Agreeing to disagree on too many topics can put a strain on relationships. Conversational tactics such as looping and reframing may help

A shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measles

Science cannot operate like a black box and expect the trust of the public

A little math from the 1600s can make what people send to a printer more vulnerable

At the heart of the Trump administration’s Signal scandal lies the familiar psychological pitfall of groupthink

People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others

The question of whether aliens can detect our modern civilization depends on what signs they’re looking for—and, crucially, their distance from us

The sounds we make during emotional moments or when experiencing pain may not be arbitrary

Facial expressions do far more than just broadcast emotions

We need less uproar over everyday drones and more critical attention about ones near airports and other restricted airspace

Before turning to a large language model for ethical counsel, consider what makes for good advice