The show presented itself as a crusade to protect children. But its appeal may have had as much to do with the pleasures of being able to play judge, jury and executioner from your living room couch.
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While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.
Programs took different approaches to helping young viewers grapple with the horrors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks – lessons that still apply in today’s media environment.
True crime’s popularity can be explained by human psychological mechanisms and social needs.
Courage is widely considered a fundamental human virtue. A professor of psychology and a university president break down the components of courageous action.
Undertone crosses the boundary between listener and participant, resulting in a work which fulfils its promise of terror.
For many adults, anxiety may be the only visible symptom. When it fades, underlying ADHD, which may have been masked for years, finally becomes clear.
Complacency about the serious challenges the world is facing is not an option. But the idea that we are almost at the point of no return via the Doomsday Clock isn’t helpful.
Technology is not the boss. We can decide how to use it.
As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
Science now suggests this may be closer to the truth than researchers originally thought
After mass violence such as the Bondi beach terror attack, distress does not stop with those directly affected.
This technology was developed in response to the stark disparity in how urban safety is experienced by women and men.
Empathy affords us a more accurate understanding of others’ experiences and emotions. Just like pain, it can be hard to bear – but that’s also the source of its strength.
A fear of space can combine with suspicions about governments, leading us to embrace conspiracy theories.
The neck’s vitality and vulnerability are rooted in a quirky evolutionary history.
Recent generations may have taken safety for granted, but today’s youth are growing up in an era of compounded crises – and being safe is their priority.
Ever feel like throwing up your hands and giving up on taking control of your online security? How technology companies market their cybersecurity products might have something to do with that.
As the election nears, it seems everyone is afraid.
Terror management theory explores the lengths our minds will go to to deny existential threats. Psychologists explain what that can mean for climate denial.
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