The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide
How do you know whether something is true? How do you convince others to believe the facts? Research shows that the human mind is...
The Deadly Cost of Censoring the CDC
Caption: Photo of baby getting vaccinated (James Gathany, Judy Schmidt, USCDCP/Pixnio)
Do you want your medical treatment to be based on science? The Trump administration...
How to Talk Politics With Family Over the Holidays
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It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with family members about politics. How can you...
How to Talk to a Science Denier without Arguing
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It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends and family who...
How to Address Irrational Family Members Effectively Over the Holidays
Caption: photo saying “trust the lies, not the ‘truth’” (Thomas Guest/Flickr)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends...
Roy Moore’s Systemic Danger to Our Democracy
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Roy Moore's Systemic Danger to Our Democracy
The front-runner candidate for Alabama Senate,...
Which Politicians Should We Trust in the November 7 Election: The Pro-Truth Pledge
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In these dark days of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” it’s hard to trust...
Don’t Sink Your Money
Imagine you’ve gone to see a play. When you get to the box office to pay $10 for a ticket, you realize that you’ve...
When Should You Go With Your Gut In Everyday Life?
You’re walking out of a restaurant with your date when you suddenly feel a strong urge to duck your head. You realize that doing...
Knowing Just Enough To Be Dangerous: How Overconfidence Subverts Rational Politics
By Joel Lehman
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
-Shakespeare
It happens every year. It’s the...