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Why do we expect conversations to be awkward?
Plus, how peer pressure affects work ethic
Mar 20
Your fear of aging might be aging you
Plus, is AI wise?
Mar 13
Oh, fudge! Is swearing actually good?
Plus, the power of reading
Mar 5

February 2026

Don’t harsh my mellow
Plus, could AI bridge the productivity gap?
Feb 26
How immigration affects your health
Plus, do toddlers understand loyalty?
Feb 20
The difference between anger and hate
Plus, what leads to extremist behavior?
Feb 13
What makes a grudge stick?
Plus, the personality traits associated with activism
Feb 6

January 2026

How we think about hope
Plus, the hurdles of intercultural relationships
Jan 30
How do we feel about virtual first dates?
Plus, how culture influences humor
Jan 23
The Breaking Bad effect
Plus, how the Great Recession changed us
Jan 16
How to talk to yourself
Plus, what we get out of parasocial relationships
Jan 8

December 2025

The weird way beauty affects behavior
Plus, the hidden cost of a video call
Dec 19, 2025
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