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In the social media age, it seems impossible not to measure ourselves against others – but we can dodge the worst pitfalls ...

Once maligned by philosophers, metaphors are a key communication tool for extending the power of literal speech ...

For a woman who never fit the mould, living on a remote island was easy. Starting over afterwards was a bigger challenge ...

We used an electric-shock dilemma to test the strength of people’s moral principles when faced with real-world complexities ...

is a postdoctoral researcher in social psychology at the University of Basel in Switzerland, researching social interactions, ostracism, and social media processes.

is an associate professor of psychology at Saint Mary’s College of California.

is emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, and currently visiting professor at the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto in Canada. His latest book is ...

is a lawyer and a person-centred counsellor. He completed a doctorate in law and psychology, focusing on cognitive biases in the justice system, legal professionals’ metacognitive perspectives, the ...