Social Justice It’s Good to Be Kaiser New research finds Germans with noble-sounding names are more likely to be managers. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Violent Video Games May Exacerbate Ethnic Bias An Austrian researcher finds a link between playing violent video games and increased ethnocentrism, at least among young men. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Facts and Myths About Infidelity Hot fun in the summertime: A new analysis suggests cheating spikes in the warmer months. Tom Jacobs
Economics Extremists Least Likely to Doubt Their Views New research finds those who hold the most extreme views on hot-button issues are also the most convinced of the superiority of those beliefs. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Narcissism Breeds Belief in One’s Own Creativity British researchers report narcissists are more likely than most to engage in creative activities. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice MLB Playoffs Predictions: Dodgers Look Good Mathematician Bruce Bukiet crunches the numbers, and likes the L.A. Dodgers. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Literary Fiction Helps Us Read People New research suggests reading literature increases our ability to pick up on the subjective states of others. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Value of Apologizing Extends to the Blameless New research suggests “superfluous apologies,” such as expressing sorrow for bad weather, builds trust. Tom Jacobs
Economics What’s the Appeal of Angry, Polarized Media? A new sociological study suggests watching or listening to shows that confirm our political prejudices help us feel like part of a community. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Tony Kushner, Optimist, Takes the Long View The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lincoln screenwriter is very aware of the problems we face as a society, but he has faith in the political process. Tom Jacobs