#social norms
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Cornell rape case reveals bystander misperception
Men misperceive others' support for sexual violence, leading to inaction during assaults.
The Conversation · 1m
Why Teens Call You 'Gênant'
Teens labeling you 'gênant' builds social confidence.
Psychologies · 1m
The academics designing robotaxis to stop sex
Researchers are brainstorming ways to prevent sexual activity in driverless cars before the technology launches.
WIRED · 1m
Dressing young after 65 isn't denying age
Society assumes older people in jeans and bright colors are refusing to age, but research shows it's often just staying true to yourself.
Psychologies · 1m
What pushing in your chair really says about you
Psychologists decode the hidden personality traits behind this small, everyday gesture.
Psychologies · 1m
How shame keeps democracy alive
Without shared communities, we've lost the social force that once held the powerful accountable.
The New Yorker · 2m · 5 views
Will A.I. Overwrite Our Sense of Shame?
A.I. systems are being shaped by rationalist philosophers who reject traditional shame as a moral guide, raising questions about what values machines will teach us.
The New Yorker · 3m
Does your postcode shape your love life?
A study of 382,000 Britons found couples report more happiness where coupledom is the local norm.
Psychologies · 1m