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Cultural Animal

How we find meaning in life.

By Roy F. Baumeister

Because She’s a Woman: Glass Ceilings, Female Politicians, and Hate Speech

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Both Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin referred to their candidacies as breaking glass ceilings. Must we regard such remarks as male-bashing hate speech?

Now that both major parties have fielded major female candidates, this nonpartisan blog can say a few words about common concerns. One is sexism.

Sex and Politicians

The John Edwards confession should nudge us to realize that we cannot afford to disqualify political candidates based on sex.

Will Companies Discriminate Against Children of Single Parents?

Suppose companies find they can increase profits by preferentially hiring people raised by two parents. What should psychology, and society, do?

That's Just F**kingly Great: If "F**king" Is an Adjective, What Is the Adverb?

To allow our language’s communicative efficacy to deteriorate would be f**kingly stupid. What should be the adverb form of f**king? And what does it mean? If something is ridiculous but not f**kingly ridiculous, how would one express that?

The Evolution of Economic Rationality: Do Monkeys Understand Money?

To gain perspective on human financial decisions, one may ask, what would monkeys do?

Narcissism and Celebrity Relationships

Why do celebrity relationships fail? Narcissism is a likely culprit. It is good for starting but not for sustaining relationships.

One Ideal Image of Manliness

Seeing a quiet, gentle man thrown into a desperate situation and taking heroic responsibility to care for others might just inspire some of our boys to become better men.

Wondering About the Fathers Who Leave Their Families

How could a man leave his wife and children for another woman?

Why Does Money Matter? The Psychological Meaning of Money

Money enables the owner to move the social system, to give him what he wants.

Nature Against Culture in the 22nd Century

Nature vs. culture over population

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