-
We’re Trying To Get People To Wear Masks The Wrong Way
The words “please wear a face mask” is on almost every sign that’s posted in the windows of grocery stores, hair salons, and shops. In many places it’s now mandatory to wear a mask and
-
How To Build Better Virtual Connections
Before Covid-19 became an international pandemic, loneliness was already considered an epidemic in America and other parts of the world. Now people all over the world have been asked to keep to their homes for more than
-
Despite Warnings, Social Distancing Does Not Make Us Lonely
For months we’ve been reading warnings that the coronavirus pandemic could make us lonely. But now researchers have good news: people are more resilient than we thought. A new study published in American Psychologist has found that social distancing
-
The Learning Opportunities Hiding in Our Failures
Successes enjoy more attention than failures. We celebrate stories of triumph, and pore over them to extract the reasons why things went so well. Industries package the lessons and share them as tips for ‘best
-
Jennifer Eberhardt – Armchair Expert
Podcast interview with APS Member Jennifer Eberhardt BONUS EPISODE with Jennifer Eberhardt (social psychologist who is currently a professor in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University) is the first in a monthly series on
-
Masking America’s Fears: How Do We Get People to Take COVID-19 Seriously?
Podcast interview with APS Member Jay Van Bavel The “reopening” of America depends of slowing the spread of coronavirus, which in turns depends on Americans changing their behavior. Why do so many people refuse to
