There is a lot of concern about the impact of social media on the kind of information that people encounter that shapes their beliefs about the world. Misinformation about science and politics... Read more »
Dating applications were originally promoted as technologies of connection. Platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge promised to modernize romance by making attraction more efficient, accessible, and personalized. Geography became less important,... Read more »
At some point in your life, you have been drawn to someone whom you should not have liked, at least on paper. Not the charming rogue of a romantic comedy or the... Read more »
In our work, whether we’re teaching MBA students at the Knauss School of Business or training senior executives through The Barkacs Group, we often pose a deceptively simple question: “You’re heading into... Read more »
Recent research investigating the sensory experiences of autistic adults has identified a significant link between autism and negative interpretations of internal bodily signals. This internal sense, known as interoception, acts as a... Read more »
If you’ve ever tried to have a serious heart-to-heart with a partner, only to have them shut down, walk away, or suddenly act like they’re “too busy,” you aren’t alone. For people... Read more »
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is generally described as the anxiety or fear people experience when they think they’re missing out on something (Rifkin, Chan & Kahn, 2025). Most often, FOMO happens... Read more »
Romantic relationships improve psychological well-being for most people—but do they for everyone? It has been shown in many scientific studies that high-quality romantic relationships with a loving partner have several psychological benefits,... Read more »
Co-authored by Robert Mueller, Ph.D., and Divya Bhupal. “There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of... Read more »
Many people seem to move through life with a clear, singular trajectory. They have one career, which is often a big part of their identity. But many of us don’t. We are... Read more »