I cohost a podcast called Fifty Words for Snow, where my wonderful Welsh cohost, Emily John Garcés, and I chase down unusual and valuable words from across the globe. Some are ancient.... Read more »
Henrich, Heine, and Norenzayan’s 2010 WEIRDest people in the world article was a watershed. Two years earlier, Arnett (2008) defined the extent to which psychological science relies on narrow and atypical human... Read more »
The dictionary defines equanimity as “mental calmness and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.” This means that your mind is flexible enough to stay calm and steady even in stressful... Read more »
If you died and then came back to life, how would the experience change how you spend your time at work? My research assistant and I were interested in this question, so... Read more »
We often think of trauma as something tied to war, natural disasters, or violent events. But for many people, trauma shows up in a quieter place: the exam room. Whether you’re undergoing... Read more »
When a close friend starts dating someone new, it’s common to wonder whether your bond will stay the same. Many people feel left behind when a once-inseparable friend shifts focus to a... Read more »
Epistemic beliefs are personal beliefs about the nature of knowledge and how knowledge is acquired. They influence how individuals evaluate information and evidence. People with certain epistemic beliefs, such as viewing knowledge... Read more »
I want to repeat part of the title because it’s a truth that bears repeating over and over again—you cannot change others. Most of us know this conceptually, but we forget in... Read more »
Laurie never thought she’d be the kind of person who yelled at her partner over something as trivial as a box of Goldfish crackers. But there she was, seething with anger, berating... Read more »
Time moves slowly in the desert. Since relocating here in September, I wake with the light, like it or not. My closest local friend lives an hour and a half away. My... Read more »