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Surprised by the election? Us too. Psychologist Mahzarin Banaji thinks our unconscious biases might explain the difference between the public’s expectations and the results. Read more....
How exactly was Donald Trump able to captivate us during his road to the White House? Columbia University Professor Tim Wu explains. Read more....
It’s very unlikely that you will be killed by a far-off terrorist group. So why do we worry about it so much? National security expert Juliette Kayyem explains what we should - and shouldn’t - be afraid of. Read more....
Cary Fowler thinks we might be in trouble. But he’s got a solution. A tiny, tiny solution. Read more....
Afraid of the apocalypse? Well, maybe you shouldn’t worry too much. The Earth has already gone through at least five. Read more....
That quick glance at Facebook… it’s kind of a big deal. Professor Cal Newport says it can significantly derail your train of thought for about 10 minutes.
Immigration may be a contentious issue in this election… but immigrants are absolutely essential to our economic success. Cabinet member Maria Contreras-Sweet explains.
Some people want to be happy at their job… and some people just want a bunch of money. Economist Robert Frank talks love, money, and happiness.
How do money and happiness intersect when it comes to finding a job? Economist Robert Frank thinks he might have the answer. Read more....
Robert Propst was a brilliant inventor who wanted to make a better office. Instead, he created something he hated. Read more....
Do you remember your first job? Odds are, it was with a local small business. One of President Obama’s cabinet members talks small businesses, immigration, and jobs. Read more....
Think glancing at Facebook isn’t a big deal? Well, Cal Newport says it can significantly derail your train of thought for about 10 minutes. Read more....
