How Do You Know if You’re Actually Humble?
There are ways to figure out how aware you are of your own limitations—and to cultivate intellectual humility.
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How Tears Help Us Overcome Barriers to Empathy
A new study reveals how tears shed by members of socially disadvantaged groups can elicit empathy and support.
How Your Life Is Shaped by the Emotions You Want to Feel
We all have emotional goals that are influenced by our culture. Understanding and adjusting them could help our health and well-being.
How to Communicate When Everyone Is Wearing a Mask
People are paying a communications penalty for covering their faces against COVID-19. But the science suggests we can still get a lot across.
How to Become a Scientist of Your Own Emotions
A Q&A with researcher Marc Brackett about how to cultivate emotional intelligence in ourselves and our kids.
The Subtle Way Cultural Bias Affects Job Interviews
Research suggests that different cultures value different emotions in their job candidates, which might lead to bias.
Do Men Have a Gratitude Problem?
Men, in general, are less grateful than women. Here’s why that may be a problem.
Are Emotions Born or Made?
A new book argues that our brains forge emotions from lived experience. But does it go too far?