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Your Political Opponents Aren’t as Radical as You Think They Are
Democrats and Republicans misjudge each other's beliefs, a new report suggests.
What Does It Mean to Be an Engaged Citizen?
Eric Liu discusses how to have a shared civic identity in today’s polarized America.
How Americans Can Find What They Have in Common
Can we bridge differences without suppressing what makes us different in the first place? Yes, say social scientists and civic organizations.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
Five Ways to Have Better Conversations Across Difference
It's not easy, but we can find common ground in difficult conversations.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
In a Divided World, We Need to Choose Empathy
It’s gotten harder to empathize; that’s why it’s so important we work at it. Luckily, we can.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
In a Divided World, We Need to Choose Empathy
It’s gotten harder to empathize; that’s why it’s so important we work at it. Luckily, we can.
What Happens When You Educate Liberals About White Privilege?
According to a new study, learning about white privilege doesn't actually make liberals more empathic.
Five Ways to Have Better Conversations Across Difference
It's not easy, but we can find common ground in difficult conversations.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
Your Political Opponents Aren’t as Radical as You Think They Are
Democrats and Republicans misjudge each other's beliefs, a new report suggests.
What Game of Thrones Can Teach Us About Human Goodness
You can't stop empathy, compassion, generosity, and heroism. Even on HBO's notoriously violent and cynical hit series!
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
How Americans Can Find What They Have in Common
Can we bridge differences without suppressing what makes us different in the first place? Yes, say social scientists and civic organizations.