Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Executive Editor, Big Think

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Stephen Johnson is Executive Editor at Big Think. His writing has appeared in PBS, U.S. News & World Report, and newspapers and magazines across the Midwest. He lives in St. Louis.

A study suggests people act aggressively on their prejudices when they have plausible deniability.
A new genetic test could improve the palm oil industry and reduce deforestation.
Tesla's market cap surpassed that of GM and Ford on April 10, 2017.
Dr. Gottman, a psychologist who studies relationships, explains the 5:1 rule.
A recent study suggests Ph.D. students are more likely to develop common psychiatric disorders.
Since the March for Science was planned, it's been mired in controversy from both supporters and those who think it's politicized.
A new study suggests you should show "sportsmanship" instead of complaining about problems at work.