To get rid of hazing, clarify what people really think is acceptable behavior and redefine what it means to be loyal
People often privately feel uncomfortable about bad behavior they see around them but mistakenly believe their peers don’t share their concerns.
Catherine A. Sanderson, Poler Family Professor and Chair of Psychology, Amherst College •
conversation
July 27, 2023 • ~7 min
July 27, 2023 • ~7 min
Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors
For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.
David Kitchen, Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond •
conversation
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
Starseeds: psychologists on why some people think they're aliens living on Earth
We’ve spent ages learning about the people who think they’ve come from another planet, so you don’t have to.
Neil Dagnall, Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
• conversation
March 13, 2023 • ~7 min
March 13, 2023 • ~7 min
Misinformation: why it may not necessarily lead to bad behaviour
We often assume misinformation leads to bad beliefs which lead to antisocial behaviour. But there’s so far little evidence for this.
Zoe Adams, Research associate, Cambridge Judge Business School
• conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~8 min
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