Environment How to Convince a Conservative That Climate Change Is Real New research points to the benefits of first establishing the value of science in general. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Sex Appeal of Non-Conformity New research finds following your own path is a turn-on to potential romantic partners of both sexes. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Can Rebellion Breed Conformity? Our quest to be different actually makes us all the same, a new analysis suggests. Nathan Collins
Social Justice Is America’s Personality Changing? A Decline in the Willingness to Conform Revisiting Solomon Asch's famous conformity studies. Lisa Wade
Economics Dressing for Success Sometimes Means Defying the Norm New research suggests non-traditional sartorial choices can signal autonomy and a high level of status. Tom Jacobs
Economics Rethinking the Classic ‘Obedience’ Studies Stanley Milgram's 1961 obedience experiments and the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment are legendary. But new research adds new wrinkles to our understanding of allegiance and evil. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Duet of Brain and Music Two new studies of music and the brain give us insights into the mind of the improvising musician, and the conformist leanings of teenagers. Tom Jacobs