How to Raise Kids Who Are More Tolerant Than You
This is a time of intense political partisanship. How can we avoid feeding hate and distrust in our children?
When Humor Widens the Political Divide
Humor researcher Thomas Ford explores how disparaging humor increases prejudice—and what we can do to laugh together again.
How Do We Form Our Opinions on Social Issues?
Certain ways of thinking about gender, sexuality, and race could lead people to support programs and legislation that keep social groups separated.
Can the Science of Purpose Help Explain White Supremacy?
A sense of purpose makes us physically and psychologically stronger. But what if your purpose is hateful and destructive?
How Anti-Latino Rhetoric Hurts All Americans
American society would be stronger and safer if it embraced people of all ethnicities, suggest the preliminary results of an on-going study.
What Makes a Political Apology Seem Sincere?
When is a political apology likely to be well-received? A new study explores the contributing factors.
What if a Poor Person Ran the U.S. Economy?
Research suggests that someone from a disadvantaged background might run the economy with more compassion and integrity.
Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
Our opinions are often based in emotion and group affiliation, not facts. Here’s how to engage productively when things get heated.
How to Raise Kids Who Are More Tolerant Than You
This is a time of intense political partisanship. How can we avoid feeding hate and distrust in our children?
When Humor Widens the Political Divide
Humor researcher Thomas Ford explores how disparaging humor increases prejudice—and what we can do to laugh together again.
How to Cultivate Belonging in a Divided Culture
Brené Brown's new book explores how our society can move past shame and hate toward empathy, connection, and true belonging.