Society tells us the worst thing we can be is alone. But is solitude all that bad? We explore some potential consequences of the stigma against solitude and loners. Read more

As psychologists we try to explain evil. But is to explain to condone? We explore some tensions in the science of moral understanding. Read more

When we focus on a suffering victim, our empathy for others is dampened. We explore the moral psychology of the conflict in Israel and Gaza and the quest to save victims. Read more

We explain how a seemingly charitable explanation for our opponent’s moral beliefs, the “sheeple” narrative, can spiral into hatred. Read more

Why are we so divided if no one wants to be? Read more

“In modern society, we strive to be the best. The best at sports, the best at learning, and the best at being good. It’s nice to make the world a better place, but striving for moral perfection—trying to win at morality—is a fool’s game.” Read more

How being intellectually humble might make you more prejudiced. Read more

We reconcile debates about the future of automation and explore how the rise of robots can help us recognize our common humanity. Read more

Even as the world gets better, a quirk of our minds leads us to see harm and evil everywhere. Read more

How social media can be an unexpected tool for bridging divides. Read more

Real prejudice and a competition of victimhood. Read more

We hate our opponents because we think they hate us. Read more

Don’t catapult facts at people, share personal experiences. Read more