How to Find Hope When You’re Feeling Cynical
A new book explains the drawbacks of cynicism and how we can overcome it without being too naive.
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Can Middle-Aged Women Overcome Bias Against Them?
Due to outdated stereotypes, successful middle-aged women are penalized simply for being middle-aged and successful.
How Narcissism Changes With Age
We tend to get less narcissistic as we get older, which might explain why younger generations can seem entitled and self-absorbed.
What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?
A new book looks at why so much homelessness exists in the U.S. and what we can do as a society to reclaim our humanity.
How to Help Students Think in Morally Complex Ways
Educators can help young people develop the emotional and cognitive skills to address difficult moral conflicts.
How Do We Turn Down the Heat in U.S. Politics?
Research suggests that balancing perspectives and seeking pragmatic solutions helps people stay respectful and engaged on an issue.
Three Steps to Finding Agreement on America’s Toughest Problems
Our work suggests that collaborative problem solving is possible among people who strongly disagree with each other on important issues.
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.