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social dynamics

Gizelle's Aspen Trip: A Power Struggle Unveiled

January 20, 2026

Gizelle Bryant's recent trip to Aspen with the Potomac cast turned into a spectacle of power dynamics and poor conflict resolution. The issue started with subpar accommodations, which rightly upset Gizelle. However, her reaction was over the top. Instead of addressing the problem calmly, she berated

lifestyle

How to Talk to Strangers: Lessons from the Pickup World

November 18, 2025

Bill Ackman, a hedge-fund manager, recently shared his old pickup line, "May I meet you? " on social media. The internet's response was mixed. Some found it awkward and creepy, while others thought it was a decent icebreaker. But what's the real deal with pickup lines and approaching strangers? Fir

politics

Moms Switching Sides: A New Look at the 2024 Election

November 13, 2025

In the 2024 election, a surprising shift happened. Mothers, especially those in their 40s to 60s, started voting for the GOP. Why? One professor thinks it's because they want to help their sons. This professor, Scott Galloway, has been talking a lot about how young men are struggling. He believes t

science

How Culture Shapes Empathy in Indonesia

October 2, 2025

Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are clo

lifestyle

Parents' WhatsApp Groups: The Never-Ending School Year Chat

August 25, 2025

As summer winds down, parents' WhatsApp groups start buzzing again. It's like a slow wake-up call, with messages trickling in at first. Someone reminds everyone about after-school registration. A few replies follow, saying thanks and wishing everyone a great end of summer. Then, more messages appear

entertainment

Watching Media By Those Unlike Us: The Benefits of Language Diversity

January 14, 2025

Ever wondered what happens when you watch or listen to content from people who speak differently than you? It turns out, this can actually lead to a more positive attitude. Previous research shows that people often connect with others by using a similar language style, like the same rate of articles

science

How Friendships Shape Our Views

December 18, 2024

Ever wondered why opinions can be so hard to change? Scientists have been digging into this question, discovering that people often stick to their views, even when new information comes along. One reason might be the rules people have in their minds that make it tough to shift their stance. But ther