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why millions of deaths can be “just” a statistic…
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why millions of deaths can be “just” a statistic…

The bigger the crime, the less inclined we seem to emphasize with each victim.

when you look for links that might not be there
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when you look for links that might not be there

Culture, not genetics, plays the key role in how much you gossip or how willing you are to talk about your problems.

putting the peter principle to the test
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putting the peter principle to the test

Turns out that most people really do get promoted to their level of incompetence thanks to corporate cultures based on bad assumptions.

it only looks irrational…
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it only looks irrational…

Game theory assumes that all humans are hyper-rational actors at all times. And that's exactly what undermines its use in the real world...

united states of pornography
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united states of pornography

First rule of porn club: do not talk about your porn watching habits.

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