Are Merit-Based Systems Actually Fair?
A new study finds that hearing about socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages makes people less supportive of meritocracy—no matter their…
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A new study finds that hearing about socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages makes people less supportive of meritocracy—no matter their…
A political philosopher explains the two types of polarization, and why what's happening in the U.S. is dangerous.
This month, play and find joy.
Three states are making it more possible for undocumented immigrants to be licensed as therapists—which is good for their communities.
Who feels good when a good thing happens for someone else? Our GGSC sympathetic joy quiz results suggest it has almost nothing to do with…
In a new book, a seasoned negotiator outlines how to move through conflict effectively, even in the most intractable situations.
Relying on our intuitions can help us be creative, but it might also contribute to conspiracy theories.
Open-mindedness is a positive trait, but are there limits to the kinds of people and ideas we should be willing to engage with?
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