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)
morality
How We Judge Each Other: Sometimes it’s Bad to be Friendly and Competent
I used to worry that people were always judging me. I only stopped worrying when … (Full Post)
The Power of Moral Opinions
If you didn’t notice, the presidential primaries are in full swing. Daily, we’re seeing news … (Full Post)
Halloween Psychology: Trick-or-Treaters Gone Bad
Halloween is a holiday know for mayhem. Youthful mischief abounds, but why? Surely there are … (Full Post)
The Social Psychology of Smell: 3 Scents That Influence Us
Last week I covered a lot of the research on embodiment in a huge post. … (Full Post)
When Good and Evil Feel Real: Psychology of “Moral Vitalism”
A few years ago, I got swept up in the TV show, Carnivàle [1]As with … (Full Post)