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Do We Care About Future Generations?
Scientific American: We care about our children and the world they’ll inherit. And we care about their children. But when it comes to the generations we won’t be around to know, the ties tend to
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In groups, alcohol a social lubricant
United Press International: Moderate amounts of alcohol — consumed in a social setting — can serve as a social lubricate, U.S. researchers suggest. Lead author Michael A. Sayette, professor of psychology at the University of
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Daydreaming At Work Makes Us Better Problem Solvers
Business Insider: Entrepreneurs might be especially focused on productivity, but despite your best efforts to concentrate on your business, you’re probably not awfully consistent at it. You are human, after all, and various scientific studies
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Respekt und Anerkennung verheißen ein glückliches Leben (Respect and recognition promise a happy life)
bild der wissenschaft: Geld macht nicht glücklich – soziale Anerkennung sehr wohl Dass Glück sich nicht erkaufen lässt, ist eine Binsenweisheit. Jetzt geben Ergebnisse einer amerikanischen Studie Hinweise darauf, was uns tatsächlich glücklich macht: Anerkennung
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The Surprising Upside to Your Long Workday
Men’s Health: Those long, stressful days at the office may come in handy during happy hour, finds a new study in Psychological Science. Researchers exposed men to either a tough or easy mental task, then
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How Politicians Use The IDEA Of Choice To Pick Your Pocket On Healthcare, And Everything Else
Forbes: When people act against their self-interest I see a flashing neon sign: Interesting Psychology Here! Consider how people respond to the Affordable Care Act (and indulge me by forgetting all wonkish policy concerns). What