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How a Landmark Physics Paper from the 1970s Uncannily Describes the COVID-19 Pandemic
Phil Anderson’s article “More Is Different” describes how different levels of complexity require new ways of thinking. And as the virus multiplies and spreads, that’s just what the human race desperately needs...
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The Fight against COVID-19 Threatens to Cause Collateral Health Damage
The pandemic is no excuse to abandon chronic disease management and prevention
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The Psychology of Giving Thanks
As we all sit down tonight to feast on turkey and pumpkin pie, many of us will be going around the table giving thanks for our everyday sources of gratitude, like friendships, relationships, and good health...
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Good News and Bad News about COVID-19 Misinformation
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Not the End of the Chase
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What Social Distancing Reveals about East-West Differences
The pandemic could spur psychological changes in both the U.S. and China
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Review of Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression
By refocusing on the positive potential that already lies within, you will restore a greater sense of hope than you ever thought possible
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Building Kids’ Resilience through Play Is More Crucial Than Ever
It helps with social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills—and with schools closed, it’s more important than ever
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Happy-Go-Lucky in the Time of COVID-19
New research highlights the risks of unrealistic optimism during the coronavirus pandemic
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On Consciousness: Science and Subjectivity: A Q&A with Bernard Baars
Here’s a chat with Baars about his latest thinking on the scientific study of consciousness
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Forced Social Isolation Causes Neural Craving Similar to Hunger
New research highlights the profound effect of severe social isolation on the brain
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