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Hell is other people. Mastering the invisible currents of human interaction. An evidence-based look at how we relate to one another.
Level 1
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
Pretty privilege, hallo effect: Being pretty brings help and chances, but also bias and risks
Pretty privilege is the idea that people seen as more attractive receive easier help, warmer reactions, and better chances in…
5 common phrases that sound passive aggressive, and what to say instead
Public speaking trainer John Bowe explains on CBNC that some everyday lines can sound passive aggressive. Passive aggressive speech is…
Walking together in nature helps people connect and think more clearly
Tech leaders like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg often chose to meet while walking, and modern research helps explain why…
Walking together helps end fights at work and at home
When two people disagree, sitting face to face and arguing often keeps minds stuck. Research shows that standing up and…
Oxytocin social bonding: vole study shows how love and loss change the brain
A review of oxytocin social bonding in prairie voles shows the hormone helps form pair bonds and that social loss disrupts oxytocin, causing depression.
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…