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International institutions have been weakened by the economic crisis. Harvard's Dani Rodik says individuals countries are once again competing economically.
What causes war? The cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead said it was merely the idea of war. Scientific American examines the evidence she offered.
The U.S. should work with China to develop a more sustainable method for burning coal because it is an inescapable energy source in the short term, says James Fallows.
In the wake of losing at least 60 seats in the House—their largest defeat in 70 years—there have been widespread calls for currrent Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) […]
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Companies can create an oxytocin-led positive feedback loop, bettering employees and business while making customers happier—or they can lead their business into a downward spiral.
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Nations where trust is high have effective governments, very tight social structures, and better interactions among people—they also have higher incomes and greater growth.
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Oxytocin levels in the brain have been linked to trust among individuals, opening up a range of research on their societal implications under the new discipline of neuroeconomics.
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A conversation with the Claremont Graduate University economics professor.
As our lives become ever more virtual, retailers are betting there will be increasing demand for virtual goods as well. In the future, gaming and retail will be a fully integrated experience.
A couple of months ago, we featured the Plumen, a designer CFL light bulb. Now, a new breed of bulb presents more than an aesthetic upgrade. Safer than CFLs and […]
Economic researchers are uncovering the chemical triggers in our brains that spark feelings of trust—and using their findings to better understand how markets work.
For decades, holograms have been seen largely on the screen, in sci-fi movies and TV shows like "Star Wars" and "Star Trek." The famed holodeck on "Star Trek" was used […]
A couple of updates on two of the volcanoes that have caught people's attention right now! Oh yes, and sorry about the brevity of many of these updates lately - […]
Men who begin their online dating messages with "Howdy" have around a 40% better success rate than those who start with "Hey," says Sam Yagan, CEO of dating site OkCupid, […]
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The differences between online and in-person dating have important and far-reaching implications for the way we think about ourselves and each other.
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Analyzing OkCupid's vast store of behavioral data yields some interesting—and perhaps counterintuitive—advice for online daters.
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As a result of its dataset, OKCupid is in a unique position to comment on dating and relationships in our culture.
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With marketplace businesses, you want to make entry and exit as efficient as possible. Putting up a pay wall is the exact opposite of what you should be doing
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OkCupid records and publishes data on the interactions, profiles, and preferences of its members. This information has plenty of implications for the social-scientific quest to understand human behavior.
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A conversation with the co-founder of OKCupid.