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Can Non-Violent Video Games Dampen Our Humanity?
That’s the tentative conclusion of two researchers, who report that frequent players of immersive games are apparently less sensitive to pain.
TV, Movies Can Inspire Altruism
But new research suggests it only occurs when people reflect upon what they’ve been watching.
Being Cruel Can Help You, But Let’s Find a Way to Fight It Anyway
The lust to kill is somewhat normal, and cruelty can have some benefits. But the researchers who are exploring those sad discoveries are also working to bust up the vicious circle that offers these insights.
‘Tough Guise 2’: The Ongoing Crisis of Violent Masculinity
In a follow-up to his powerful 1999 documentary, Jackson Katz argues that men are actively taught to be violent creatures.
In Defense of the Law-Breaking Cyclist
Until more is done to integrate bikes with auto traffic, Jake Blumgart will do whatever keeps him safe.
A Brief History of America’s Favorite Pastime’s Favorite Pastime
If there's one thing that knits together the history of baseball, it's cheating.
The Emotional Outsourcing of the Greeting Card
Is it a kind of cheating to give someone a pre-made greeting card?
We Are All Miley Cyrus
Thoughts on femininity, Sinead O’Connor, Amanda Palmer, and the grand patriarchal bargain.