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‘No Regrets’ Is No Way to Live
“No Regrets.” It’s an alluring motto, a handy recipe for success and satisfaction. Reject the pain of looking backward, revel in the pleasure of dreaming forward, and the good life will ensue. Little wonder that
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This Is When Uncertainty Can Be Motivating, According to Science
Nearly two years into COVID-19, and we continue to deal with a lot of uncertainty. Are we preparing for the end of pandemic, or will we need to figure out a way to live with
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Extremism Threatened. Radio “Narratives” Intervened.
Narrative interventions using storytelling may provide impactful solutions for shifting behavioral intentions, beliefs, and attitudes around extremist violence.
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The Pandemic has Caused Nearly Two Years of Collective Trauma. Many People are Near a Breaking Point.
An airplane passenger is accused of attacking a flight attendant and breaking bones in her face. Three New York City tourists assaulted a restaurant host who asked them for proof of vaccination against the coronavirus, prosecutors say. Eleven people
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New Year’s Resolutions Are Notoriously Slippery, but Science Can Help You Keep Them
Every January nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. We resolve to eat better, exercise more, get organized, spend less money, and so on. Unfortunately, several studies suggest that most of these resolutions don’t stick. But
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Psychic Numbing, Explained; Oneida Indian Nation Uses Art for COVID-19 Remembrance
More than 800,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. But the number of deaths barely seems to register for many. Psychologist Paul Slovic has studied a phenomenon he calls “psychic numbing” for years. And, in response
