psychology
Why America Is Ripe for Election Conspiracy Theorizing
One day in 1787, Benjamin Franklin emerged from the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where the founders were debating the shape of a new government. He was confronted by Elizabeth Willing Powel, a society figure and wife of the Philadelphia mayor. “Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” she asked. “A republic,” Franklin […]
What You Can Learn from Living in Antarctica
Wisdom from the end of the Earth.
How to Stop Feeling Crushed for Time
Quit worrying whether time is money. Start appreciating time’s true value.
Are You Yoda or Darth Vader?
How to recognize your light and dark sides.
Your Romantic Ideals Don’t Predict Who Your Future Partner Will Be
Why birds of a feather don’t flock together for long.
The Brave New World of Chemical Romance
How love drugs will shape the future of our relationships.
Horror Fans Have More Fun During a Pandemic
Why shows like “The Walking Dead” might help us cope with the real thing.
The Things We Can’t Control Are Beautiful
How Maria Konnikova found enlightenment at the poker table.
The Power of Crossed Brain Wires
Synesthesia makes ordinary life marvelous.
Mice on Acid
To get a legal hallucinogen to market, rodents need to take the first trip.
