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Funk, Clothing Ecosystems, and the Democracy of Fashion

A Q&A with Pedro Andrade, founder and director of Piet and P_Andrade

Jun 26

Funk, Clothing Ecosystems, and the Democracy of Fashion

Jun 26

Yvonne Phan

Worth the Hype: The Life and Looks of San Jose’s Most Fashionable Couple

As the fashion industry continues to chase trends, push products and cycle through aesthetics, Andreia and Handerson Freitas’ style…

Jun 26

Worth the Hype: The Life and Looks of San Jose’s Most Fashionable Couple

Jun 26

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Creatures of the Polis

‘National narcissism’ contributes to spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories

The spread of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 is ongoing and increasingly harmful to public health. Now, psychologists suggest that a…

Dec 19, 2021

‘National narcissism’ contributes to spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories

Dec 19, 2021

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Creatures of the Polis

The “Baby Bust” Explained by Evolutionary Psychology

The U.S. birth rate in 2020 hit a record low, despite some speculation that COVID stay at home orders might give rise to a “baby boom”.

Jun 14, 2021

The “Baby Bust” Explained by Evolutionary Psychology

Jun 14, 2021

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Creatures of the Polis

The Quick Fix: A Book Talk with Jesse Singal and Paul Bloom

Journalist Jesse Singal and Yale Psychologist Paul Bloom discussed Singal’s new book, The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can’t Cure our…

Jun 14, 2021

The Quick Fix: A Book Talk with Jesse Singal and Paul Bloom

Jun 14, 2021

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Creatures of the Polis

“Media Diets” Influence Mental Health During COVID

Opinion-based media channels are found to be linked to poorer mental health

May 6, 2021

“Media Diets” Influence Mental Health During COVID

May 6, 2021

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Beyond The Glass: A Deep Dive Into Meaningful Work at a Silicon Valley Biotech Company

Meaningful work isn’t only about what you are doing, it’s also about your relationship with what you are doing.

Apr 24, 2021

Beyond The Glass: A Deep Dive Into Meaningful Work at a Silicon Valley Biotech Company

Apr 24, 2021

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PsyberGuide

Challenges and Opportunities of Mental Health Apps

What are mental health apps?

Feb 17, 2021

Challenges and Opportunities of Mental Health Apps

Feb 17, 2021

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PsyberGuide

What are chatbots?

Chatbots are software programs that are designed to serve as conversation partners. These programs use artificial intelligence to provide…

Feb 17, 2021

What are chatbots?

Feb 17, 2021

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PsyberGuide

Two weeks with Woebot and Youper

For the past two weeks, I’ve been chatting daily with two mental health chatbots, Woebot and Youper. Chatbots are computer programs…

Nov 18, 2020

Two weeks with Woebot and Youper

Nov 18, 2020

Yvonne Phan

Yvonne Phan

Yvonne is a social psychology researcher at UC Irvine and NYU. She hopes to apply her research and ideas to journalism that inspires reflection and connection.

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