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Psychologically sharp, evidence-based ideas that challenge conventional wisdom about purpose, curiosity, work, relationships, and the strange ways people behave.

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My vote for greatest streak of fantastic research in well-being science

Who has published the most important papers in a 10-year span? Enjoy a disagreement.

The Best Description of Intelligence

From scientists, to billionaires, to pseudoscience authors with little training, to a great definition by a woman that few cite.

Controversial Casual Sex

Details on my sold-out Pints and Profs talk on the science of dating.

Is Autism Rising? Is it Being Misdiagnosed? Are We Just More Aware?

Valuable questions that upset a lot of people who want particular answers irrespective of the scientific evidence.

What I Think Happens When You Die

The science of regret and gratitude.

Neglected Scientific Studies Part I

And an ignored study on why Americans choose the wrong doctor, wrong leaders, and wrong emotions.

I Watched Two Adults Rob a Movie Theater

Field notes from a walk through suburbia.

How Terrible is the Happiness Industrial Complex?

Also, if you live nearby, attend my talk in a Sterling, Virginia pub on the science of dating on Sunday, August 16th at 530pm.

The Midlife Scam: Work Now, Live Later

You have fewer healthy days left than you think. Stop donating them to the workplace that isn't family. Time affluence.

Was Your Childhood Unsatisfactory? Answer Ten Questions and Find Out

The interesting science of adolescent necessities and what they teach us about American youth.

Punish People by Making Them Wear A Chicken Suit

A plug for creative, kinder punishments for parents and the criminal justice system.

Skipping Leg Day and Making Friends at the Gym

Asking a stranger a question you think is stupid makes you look smarter.