Philosophy professor Kimberly Brownlee agrues that romanticized loners usually had some social grounding and that socializtion is needed in order to succeed.
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6 Afro-Latinos Open Up About What It Means To Be Black And Latino
Cultural identity plays a large role in how you perceive yourself. Watch as six Afro-Latinos describe the difficulties they face in their struggle for acceptance and what being Afro-Latino means to them.
Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic Straws To Be More Flexible
While few could argue that we should be dumping more plastic waste into the ocean, the author of this article brings up critical points to consider when discussing plastic straw bans.
Is Football Worth Gambling With High School And College Players’ Brains?
Journalist Tara Haelle examines data on the health risks of football and weighs the risks of playing at a young age.
How to Recover from Romantic Heartbreak
Psychologist and author Guy Winch recommends focusing on an ex’s flaws and negative traits to get over a broken heart.
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Researcher Conor Williams questions how to balance outdoor play with academic learning.
Superheroes and the Hero Monomyth: Part I
Psychology professor and police chaplain Brian Kinnaird argues for the inlucsion of comic book superheroes with the great classical heroes of mythology.
How to Not Be Scared of a New School
Starting middle school can be pretty intimidating, and if you feel scared on the first day, you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you get past the jitters and find your place.
Is horror the most disrespected genre?
Every movie genre includes thoughtful, well-made films and cheap, awful ones. So why do some reviewers assume that most horror movies are trash?
Top 10 skills children learn from the arts
The arts don’t just allow you to express yourself and earn applause. Read about some of the many other benefits of creating and performing.
Revolutionary Moments in Law Enforcement
Robin Washington draws parallels between modern protests and pre-Revolutionary War civil disobedience. Is de-escalation the answer?
‘The Abundance,’ by Annie Dillard
Critic Donovan Hohn profiles the work of nature writer Annie Dillard as he reviews her latest book, The Abundance, a curated anthology of her essays.
When it’s good to be bad
Historian and writer Cody Delistraty argues that in order to succeed, people need to take a break from their goals occasionally.
Job Application Tips for Teenagers
It’s never too soon to start creating a resumé that you can add to as you gain experience with babysitting and volunteer work. Get more tips for landing that first part-time job from a career expert.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Charles Brockden Brown’s Wieland is considered the first American horror novel. Read what one modern-day reviewer thinks of its twists and turns.
A Conversation With Native Americans on Race
Only when we listen to a racial perspective different than ours can we deepen our understanding of others’ experiences. Watch as Native Americans share their views and struggles pertaining to their race.
New Study Says We Could Be Alone in the Universe
Are humans the only intelligent lifeforms in the universe or have aliens remained undiscovered due to limited data sets? This article presents both sides of a question that many find impossible to answer: Are we alone?
Commonality Vs. Common Ground—What’s the Difference?
Psychologist Kathy Cramer offers advice on how to have a conversation with someone who has a differing viewpoint.
Taking risks in pursuit of innovation is good. So is preparing for it
Harvard professor and pediatric surgeon Christopher Hartnick argues that one should practice and prepare before taking on risks.
Countries with Less Gender Equity Have More Women in STEM–Huh?
Psychologist Adam Mastroianni and biologist Dakota McCoy argue that environmental factors, not innate interests, dissuade women from pursuing science and math.