Sociology

How many tins of beans make a stockpile, and when does a basement become a bunker? 
We are tearing ourselves apart over gender issues, with the result that the problems of boys and men are left untreated.
Between 30% and 50% of the US population says they believe in ghosts.
The acceptance of fashionable nonsense is a threat to Enlightenment values and public health.
Even after a decade of hormone therapy, trans women are stronger and faster than cis women.
Fiona Broome remembered Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s (he didn't). Oddly, many people had the same false memory.
Two men hugging, showing gratitude.
Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.
cooperation
Americans are more willing to put the greater good above their own interests today than in the 1950s.
tribalism
From politics to culture, we blame “tribalism” for humanity’s problems. This explanation is entirely wrong.
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porn
Instead of liberation, the sexual revolution has led some people, particularly men, to be addicted to porn.
For decades, the Communist Party of China has relied on reeducation camps to reform "parasites" and persuade people to support the communist cause.
Democracy is in decline, regardless of how we measure it.
When you don’t know what you’re looking for, it’s easier to miss it.
Just a small gesture or a thoughtful comment can often alter a situation, or people’s perceptions of it, in ways that relieve tensions and make them feel appreciated and included.
Think you should speak about 40% of the time in conversation? How about 70%?
circumcision
"Our risk-benefit analysis showed that benefits exceeded procedural risks... by up to 200 to 1."
Queen Elizabeth II has died. How is this loss different from that of a loved one?
youth
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
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documentaries
Though difficult to watch, films like "Shoah" and "Life of Crime" cover topics that should not be ignored.
belief
Belief is not just about God or ghosts.
Mesopotamian beer was not flavored with hops, and it was probably on the thick, porridgey side.
Mixed messages and competing interests have left college students feeling lost and stressed.
cat people
People who rate themselves as highly knowledgeable about cats are more likely to interact with cats in ways they don't like.