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Let's Talk About Pornography. No, Seriously.

Parents must confront the reality of adolescents viewing explicit content, recognizing its prevalence and potential harm.

Bad news for millennials: An Oxford study found a link between owning a home and living longer

Homeownership is associated with increased longevity, particularly among Black and White male Americans.

Letters from Our Readers

Understanding mob mentality requires modern analytical perspectives beyond historical comparisons.
The decline of languages like Urdu is a complex outcome of political and social changes in India.

Medical School Establishes Center for Computational and Social Sciences in Health - News Center

COMPASS aims to bridge data science, social science, and population health to enhance health understanding and research through collaboration.

Can YOU tell if these accents are real? Take the test to find out

Some UK accents are harder to fake than others, suggesting an evolutionary advantage in detecting outsiders.
#single-life

I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.

Being single can be fulfilling and joyful, as exemplified by Bella DePaulo's personal experience and lifestyle choices.

I'm 70, have always been single and don't want a relationship. I'm in full control of my life because it isn't centered around a romantic partner.

Bella DePaulo embraces her choice to remain single, finding fulfillment and happiness in her independent lifestyle.

I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.

Being single can be fulfilling and joyful, as exemplified by Bella DePaulo's personal experience and lifestyle choices.

I'm 70, have always been single and don't want a relationship. I'm in full control of my life because it isn't centered around a romantic partner.

Bella DePaulo embraces her choice to remain single, finding fulfillment and happiness in her independent lifestyle.
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The midlife crisis is not universal

Many people in rural communities do not experience a midlife slump in well-being during their forties and fifties.
#human-behavior

Without chaos theory, social science will never understand the world | Aeon Essays

The social world is increasingly unpredictable, challenging the belief in structured, orderly systems.

"That Is Why We Need You"

Status is a fundamental motivator in human behavior, crucially influencing our actions and interactions.

Moral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons

Moral values fluctuate throughout the year based on seasonal changes, affecting human behavior in measurable ways.

Without chaos theory, social science will never understand the world | Aeon Essays

The social world is increasingly unpredictable, challenging the belief in structured, orderly systems.

"That Is Why We Need You"

Status is a fundamental motivator in human behavior, crucially influencing our actions and interactions.

Moral Judgments May Shift with the Seasons

Moral values fluctuate throughout the year based on seasonal changes, affecting human behavior in measurable ways.
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#malcolm-gladwell

Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review the superspreader returns

Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point remains culturally significant, illustrating how ideas and products spread like epidemics.

Malcolm Gladwell Holds His Ideas Loosely. He Thinks You Should, Too.

Malcolm Gladwell's new book explores the dynamics of negative epidemics, contrasting with the positive potential discussed in his previous work, The Tipping Point.

Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review the superspreader returns

Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point remains culturally significant, illustrating how ideas and products spread like epidemics.

Malcolm Gladwell Holds His Ideas Loosely. He Thinks You Should, Too.

Malcolm Gladwell's new book explores the dynamics of negative epidemics, contrasting with the positive potential discussed in his previous work, The Tipping Point.
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Opinion | The Election Is in 10 Weeks. These 3 Things About the Polls Keep Me Up at Night.

Polling provides insights but remains an imperfect science with historical inaccuracies affecting predictions.
The interest in election polling heightens as Election Day approaches, revealing complexities in accurate forecasting.

Apps and algorithms: can dating be boiled down to a science? podcast

The concept of AI dating concierges may shape the future dating landscape, but the understanding of true compatibility remains uncertain.
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