How to Talk About Racism
Bring up racism at a party and don’t be surprised if people would rather shy … (Full Post)
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We Believe Information We Like: A New Take on Confirmation Bias
You’ve probably heard of confirmation bias before. It’s one of those technical psychology terms that made … (Full Post)
Psychological Benefits of Nature Go Unappreciated
It’s been a little while since my last post because I’ve been enjoying the summer … (Full Post)
Approaches to Diversity: Colorblindness vs. Multiculturalism
In an ever more diverse society, people are faced with the question: what is the … (Full Post)
Indifference to Tragedy in the Age of Constant Coverage
Watching the news can be depressing. Sure, there are plenty of wonderful things in the … (Full Post)
The Power of a Smile
As photos from my adolescent years will attest, I’ve never been one for smiling on … (Full Post)
More About the Evils of Using Your Laptop in Class
This year, I’ve prohibited the use of laptops in my classes. My classes have become … (Full Post)
“Hot Heads”: Eating Spicy Food and Being Aggressive
I’ve never kept my love of eating spicy food a secret. For years, I’ve been … (Full Post)
Are You Persuasive Over Email? (No.)
Last year, I wrote about some fun research showing that people are more persuasive than they … (Full Post)
Name-Based Discrimination: Does Adopting “American” Names Prevent Discrimination?
It wasn’t until college that I met someone who was from another country but who … (Full Post)