Social
Hell is other people. Mastering the invisible currents of human interaction. An evidence-based look at how we relate to one another.
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Good person or bad person? Look at how they treat others
A good person is often easier to spot when you watch how they treat people with less power. This article explains the waiter rule, its limits, and what it can really tell you.
When dating rewards indifference, nobody falls in love
Hookup culture told everyone to act unbothered. Bill-splitting became a political statement. Dating profiles turned into shopping lists. An Evie Magazine essay argues that modern romance lost its warmth because we traded vulnerability for performance, and both men and women came out emptier.
Personal attacks are the lowest form of debate: attack the argument, not the person
Why Schopenhauer’s “last resort” ruins thinking and how to debate without it. When conversations get tense, the easiest move is…
Refusing alcohol often requires justification in social settings
In France, individuals who refuse alcohol, whether for health reasons, pregnancy, or religious beliefs, often feel pressured to explain their…
Level 2
How to make a manipulator reveal themselves without confrontation
Manipulators thrive on control and subtle tactics to influence others. Effective ways to catch them off guard include setting clear…
Quality friendships enhance happiness and health more than children and relatives
The research report examines the impact of social networks on the survival of very old Australians over a 10-year period.…
When two people really talk, their brains start firing in sync
Large Language Models Facilitate Brain-to-Brain Communication in Conversations A study involving intracranial recordings during face-to-face conversations reveals that large language…
The conversational habit that makes people genuinely enjoy talking to you
Effective conversationalists excel by actively listening, making others feel heard, and maintaining a natural flow. To avoid awkward pauses, focus…
Eight everyday habits that quietly reveal poor social intelligence
Social intelligence is the skill set that lets us read other people’s feelings, respect unspoken rules and adapt our behaviour…
Things people say that reveal poor social awareness without knowing it
“I’m just being honnest”, “Whatever”, “That’s not my problem”, “me, I, me”, “I don’t care”, “You’re too sensitive”, “No offense, but”, “You would not understand”
Level 3
Religious households prefer dogs, non-religious households lean toward cats, study finds
A 2019 study showed a clear link between religiosity and pet choice in the United States. Using a nationwide survey…
Psychologist Jung and philosopher Simondon explain how digital life shapes people and their ties
Individuation, the making of a person or a thing as a distinct being, offers a clear way to read daily…