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Whose bias is this? What science cannot tell us about discrimination

Discrimination is hard science, but discriminators defy scientific analysis. The implications are big

Posted byNicolòMarch 8, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inThe Social AnimalTags:bias, discrimination, statisticsLeave a comment on Whose bias is this? What science cannot tell us about discrimination

The lesson of nostalgia

Nostalgia has a priceless lesson to teach us. It has to do with mindfulness, emptiness and… dreams

Posted byNicolòMarch 3, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inThe Social AnimalTags:buddhism, mindfulness, PsychologyLeave a comment on The lesson of nostalgia

A map of contradictions in our political conversations

A contradiction at the heart of many people’s beliefs can indicate either bad faith or a lack of in-depth thought: either way, it’s a great place to start if we want to make any progress in our conversations.

Posted byNicolòMarch 1, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inThe Social AnimalLeave a comment on A map of contradictions in our political conversations

The calibration of feelings

We do not know what each other’s internal thermometers measure. Yet we behave like we do

Posted byNicolòFebruary 29, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inThe Social AnimalTags:Personality, PsychologyLeave a comment on The calibration of feelings

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