#social-science

#social-science

One of the biggest gripes I have about my academic field of social science is that it explains a lot about human behavior but is very short on prescriptions for how to live day to day. Even when it does have something suggestive to offer, the research almost never supplies evidence of whether its widespread adoption would have a positive effect. The same deficiency is even truer for philosophy, a realm in which big thoughts about life usually remain abstract ideas.

Gifts are more effective than conversations for providing emotional support, as they signal care and promote social support while offering a pleasant distraction.

"The line between explanation and excuse is very porous, and very thin."

The ethics of loneliness have been largely neglected, despite its recognition as a significant issue by social scientists and philosophers alike.”},{