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? First, let's talk about pickup artists, or PUAs. These are guys who teac...
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 that modern progressives often overlook these struggles. Galloway know...
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 close to. A study looked at how empathy changes across different groups...
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, sharing links to sports programs and asking about the first day of ...
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 or pronouns. This is called language style matching (LSM), and it's ...
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 there's another angle to consider. Imagine a bunch of friends talking ab...