Should We Look to Hunter-Gatherer Societies as Models of Equality?
Hunter‑gatherer societies are often put on a pedestal for being truly egalitarian—but the reality is more complicated.
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Hunter‑gatherer societies are often put on a pedestal for being truly egalitarian—but the reality is more complicated.
Serbian activists and researchers share insights about how to practice sustainable resistance to authoritarian regimes in challenging conditions.
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With the rise of AI and multiple global crises, psychologists recommend tending to our bodies, connecting in person, and caring for all humans.
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A new Gallup poll suggests that kindness is common, though younger Americans see and offer kindness less often than older Americans.
"Microkindnesses," like a smile, can spread from person to person and make an outsized impact on our sense of connection and belonging.