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Matthew Hutson

Matthew Hutson is a freelance science writer in New York City and the author of an upcoming book on intelligence, Smarts.

Why We Think We Know More Than We Do

Breaking down the famous “Dunning-Kruger effect” with David Dunning himself

Why Power Brings Out Your True Self

Are you a tyrant or a servant?

March 10, 2017

Does Depression Have an Evolutionary Purpose?

Some psychologists believe suicide and depression can be strategic.

February 2, 2017

Selfishness Is Learned

We tend to be cooperative—unless we think too much.

May 27, 2016

When Destructive Behavior Makes Biological Sense

For people raised in chaos, risk-taking is hardwired.

November 23, 2015

Are You Resilient?

Take this quiz and learn the keys to bouncing back.

June 25, 2014

Making Good Use of Bad Timing

We bend time to make our world make sense.

January 10, 2014