Toxic positivity isn’t optimism. It’s denial. Historian Kate Bowler explains why our obsession with “good vibes only” is making it harder to cope.

"I continue to believe that in the long run, boys, young men will believe their eyes more than their ears."

“The problem with cognitive scripts is when we use them to make more important decisions in our lives, we let our choices be driven by those stories that we have internalized that tell us how we're supposed to behave in a certain situation.”

“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”

From the printing press to the internet, every technological revolution in history has reshaped human thought. Now, with AI accelerating by the day, philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks: Are we ready for the philosophical shift that must follow?

Aristotle thought that a friend you love is considered your ‘second-self’, someone whose pain feels like your own. Philosopher Meghan Sullivan asks, what happens when you extend that kind of love to strangers?

Who decides what’s “normal” and why? As social norms increasingly dissolve, here’s how to find true guidance.

Have we evolved to understand multiple rejections on Bumble, or survive more than one ghosting from Tinder? Christine Emba explores the sociology of modern dating and how to make them more ethical.

“Masculinity” has become synonymous with “toxic.” Journalist Christine Emba explains how that happened, and how it can change.

MakeLoveNotPorn founder Cindy Gallop says women need to stop giving a damn what people think.

Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.

Kelly Richmond Pope, a forensic accountant, shares a simple test that puts your ethics under the spotlight.

80% of the world was once polygamous. What happened?

Expert Louise Perry discusses the idea of sexual disenchantment, the commodification of sex, and the impact of the online porn industry on society.

Sexual attitudes are more man-like than ever. Here’s what that means for women.

Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes.

Collective illusions — false assumptions about society that many people share — have existed for thousands of years in many different ways. Today, because of social media and modern technology, […]

People in the East and West really do think differently, especially when it comes to self-identity. Depending where you live, either associative or distinctive thinking will shape your sense of self.

We’re wrong about what other people think - and that has harmful impacts on the next generation.

From trust and conformity to aspiration, this new series, hosted by Todd Rose, explores and decodes the world's greatest Collective Illusions.

People rarely question their own moral compass. But do you know what shapes yours?

Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates. Lamborghini vs. Ferrari. What can the most famous rivalries teach us about human nature?

“The Universe is swarming with scapegoats, yet none of us think we have any of our own.”