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Mathematical model reveals why rigid moral rules persist despite human flexibility: the efficiency–robustness trade-off

Humans are capable of remarkably flexible moral judgment. Yet societies rely on rigid rules—obligations and prohibitions that apply categorically, even when case-by-case reasoning could yield bette...

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pnas.org·Science·1d ago·36 min read

Rethinking societal collapse: Historians as reflective guides, not predictors

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resilience.org9d ago

The Hypersociality Hypothesis: How Social Climbing Drives Elite Incompetence

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nakedcapitalism.com10d ago

How 'sense of place' shapes nicotine and tobacco consumption: A qualitative study in a superdiverse UK neighbourhood

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Supermarket shopping data reveals menstrual pain prevalence and period poverty disparities across England

Author summary Menstrual pain is extremely common, affecting more than nine in ten people who menstruate, yet it is rarely measured at a national level. This study explores how widespread menstrual pain is across England, and how it varies between differe

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journals.plos.org·Science·1mo ago·32 min read

Dartmouth study models how social pressure drives 'overarming' of firearms in the U.S.

A Dartmouth study is the first to map the interplay of personal choice and social networks that has led to the United States being one of the world’s most heavily armed countries, with 120 firearms for every 100 people.

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home.dartmouth.edu·Hacker News: Front Page·1mo ago·5 min read

Millennial Fathers Triple Childcare Time Compared to Previous Generations

Compared to their parents, Millennial fathers have roughly tripled the amount of time they spend with kids. The new American dad is more present and more exhausted—but also, more satisfied with life.

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derekthompson.org·Hacker News: Front Page·2mo ago·13 min read

The Post-COVID Happiness Collapse: Why American Well-Being Hasn't Recovered

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derekthompson.org2mo ago

Parenting Dilemma: When Child Independence Meets Child Protective Services

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bigthink.com2mo ago

The Rise of Gerontocracy in American Politics: Elderly Leaders and Disproportionate Power

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theatlantic.com3mo ago

Connecticut Study Reveals Solar Panel Adoption Follows '1 Kilometer Effect' Clustering Pattern

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alearningaday.blog3mo ago

Corruption Erodes Social Trust More in Democracies Than Autocracies Due to Democratic Norms

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frontiersin.org4mo ago

University Study Claims Mourning Loved Ones Is Inefficient Use of Time

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The Onion4mo ago

Understanding Elite Overproduction: Peter Turchin's Theory of Social Instability

Elite overproduction is a concept developed by Peter Turchin that describes the condition of a society that has an excess supply of potential elite members relative to its ability to absorb them into the power structure.[1][2][3] This, he hypothesizes, is

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en.wikipedia.org·Hacker News: Front Page·4mo ago·30 min read

The Optimism Paradox: Why People Feel Personally Hopeful but Socially Pessimistic

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hannahritchie.substack.com4mo ago

Culture as Mass-Synchronization: How Japanese Train Rituals Demonstrate Collective Framing

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aethermug.com5mo ago

40 Million Americans Now Live Alone as Single-Person Households Continue Rising

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apolloacademy.com5mo ago

The Paradox of Modern Childhood: How Increased Wealth and Protection Have Reduced Teenagers' Freedom