Connecting with Voters in a Time of Social Distancing
Research suggests a powerful way to get out the vote without having to canvas in person
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Treating “Moral” Injuries
A potentially debilitating condition in veterans, distinct from PTSD, results from crossing moral lines
A Clever Way to Reduce Drinking on Campus
Making advice seem “random” reduces resistance, a study shows
How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
Here’s advice for preserving your mental health while avoiding physical proximity
Does Music Boost Your Cognitive Performance?
The answer depends on your personality
The Underappreciated Geniuses among Us
In The Genius of Women, journalist Janice Kaplan celebrates stories of pure brilliance that most people have never heard
The Perils of “Survivorship Bias”
Computational and behavioral scientist Sendhil Mullainathan describes how to avoid a common fault in reasoning
How “Paralinguistic Cues” Can Help You to Persuade
It’s not just what you say but how you say it, research shows
Does Consciousness Pervade the Universe?
Philosopher Philip Goff answers questions about “panpsychism”
New Promise for Those Who Suffer from Face Blindness
Improvements are seen after playing a modified version of Guess Who?
