Economics A Simple Way to Get Conservatives to Support Higher Taxes on the Rich According to new research, changing the way the issue of income inequality is framed moves conservatives closer to a liberal position. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Least Interesting Man in the World Created as a figure with no personality, James Bond has survived half a century because of what we keep throwing at him—and projecting onto him. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Some Context for the CNN Controversy on Women, Hormones and Voting CNN, which has suffered more than its share of missteps of late, has been widely ridiculed this week… Tom Jacobs
Economics An Emmy for ‘Where Soldiers Come From’ Last November, we alerted you to keep an eye out for “Where Soldiers Come From,” a superb documentary… Tom Jacobs
Economics Social Networks Degrade Political Thinking New research links suggests that discussing issues with a close-knit group can dampen the sophistication of one’s thinking on politics and public policy. Tom Jacobs
Economics Numbers Point to a Tigers World Series Victory Mathematician Bruce Bukiet has good news and bad news for San Francisco Giants fans. The bad news: The… Tom Jacobs
Economics Fetishizing the Bayonet Bayonets may have become a symbol of outdated military technology, as the president suggested in his debate-night jab, but they have a darker history. Tom Jacobs
Economics Climbing Everest Also Requires Emotional Stamina New research suggests fear won’t help you get up the world’s highest mountain, but a tendency to savor small accomplishments just might. Tom Jacobs
Environment Smokin’ Election Campaign Quote of the Week No doubt assuming Americans are more concerned about high gasoline prices than long-term threats to the environment, neither… Tom Jacobs
Economics Women Spend More Time (and Have More Friends) on Facebook A survey of Facebook users finds the social networking site fulfills some of the same functions as old-fashioned gossiping. Tom Jacobs