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From Behind the Coronavirus Mask, an Unseen Smile Can Still Be Heard
In many places all over the world, a mask has become mandatory to slow down the spread of SARS-CoV-2. People wear one on the bus or train, during shopping trips or at doctor’s appointments. How
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How Racial Bias Works — and How to Disrupt It
TED Talk with APS President Elect Jennifer L. Eberhardt Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a heavy toll
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The Biggest Psychological Experiment in History Is Running Now
The impact of COVID-19 on the physical health of the world’s citizens is extraordinary. By mid-May there were upward of four million cases spread across more than 180 countries. The pandemic’s effect on mental health
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Quarantine Fatigue: Why Some of Us Have Stopped Being Vigilant and How to Overcome It
If you’ve found you’re no longer disinfecting your hands as often or becoming more lenient toward unnecessary trips outside, you’re not alone. This unintentional phenomenon is “caution fatigue” — and you have your brain to
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She Wrote a Book About Bias. Here’s How She Thinks Police Departments Should Approach Reform
Jennifer Eberhardt is a Stanford professor and MacArthur Genius award recipient who has worked with several police departments to improve their interactions with communities of color. In her 2019 book Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes
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Public Shaming Has Become a Common Pastime During the Pandemic. But It Doesn’t Really Work
Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners have been berated for exercising without masks. City dwellers have been criticized for congregating
