One thing that can make public discourse feel biased, polarized, or hostile, is our tendency to connect with people who already share our values.

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We’ve alluded to it already, but digital technology is fundamentally changing how we take in and process information. This is a relatively new field of research, but scientists like Jason have already made some surprising observations.

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Why does some information seem to "stick," while other things seem to go in one ear and out the other?

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In the most recent episode of “Wired for This,” Shereen Chaudhry shares how we can convey sincerity to skeptical listeners.

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What makes temporal landmarks like the New Year so powerful when it comes to behavioral change?

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What exactly are mindsets?

In this clip of “Wired for This,” Paul O’Keefe breaks down the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. #psychology #WFT

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