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Donations to Disaster Victims
We are frequently asked to donate money to disaster relief appeals and other charitable causes. We might part with our cash in response to some requests, but choose to ignore others. Have you ever wondered
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The Science of Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift
LiveScience: For all of recorded history, people have been giving presents for a myriad of reasons: to show affection, curry favor, or fulfill familial duty. And the custom goes beyond the human species. Even family
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Q&A on Regifting With Gabrielle Adams
Gabrielle Adams is an assistant professor of organizational behavior at London Business School. Her research interests include morality and ethical behavior, as well as human behavior. In reference to “The Gifts We Keep On Giving,”
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Walk Like a Fish
The New York Times: NOBODY in their right mind visits Midtown Manhattan during the holidays. The reason is simple: everyone, it seems, is in Midtown Manhattan during the holidays. Drawn to the scene like lacewings
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Neuroscientist Probes the Mind for Clues to End Conflicts
Scientific American Mind: Could neuroscience hold the key to breaking down psychological barriers between groups in conflict? In this month’s issue of Scientific American, contributor Gareth Cook interviews Rebecca Saxe, an associate professor of cognitive
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Residential Mobility Changes the Way You Make Friends
The Atlantic: Americans move a lot. That’s been the case historically, going back to the early expansion westward, and it remains the case in modern times. Fifty years ago the one-year mobility rate for Americans