Wheat People vs. Rice People
Source: The New York Times
Anthropologist T.M. Luhrmann analyzes the independence and interdependence displayed in different cultures.
Culture & Society
Activist climbs a mountain to raise funds for youth peace center in Chicago
Source: WGN-TV
Activist Ja’Mal Green raises funds for nonprofit Majostee Allstars, which is converting an old bank building in the Aubrun Gresham neighborhood of Chicago into a community center.
How Praise Became a Consolation Prize
Source: The Atlantic
Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck discusses the latest version of her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, in which she futher explains the concept of growth mindset.
Most Millennials Are Finding It Hard to Transition Into Adulthood: Report
Source: NBC News
This article points out that members of the millennial generation face a number of challenges as they adjust to life as adults in “the real world.”
No, Where Are You Really From?
Source: CNN
Click this link to read and hear about some of the experiences Americans have had when questioned about their cultural backgrounds and identities.
Effects of the Black Death
Source: How Stuff Works
The bubonic plague ravaged the European population in the 14th century. In its aftermath, societal structures were upended, in many cases for the better.
The Kindness of Strangers
Source: Psychology Today
A psychology professor tries to get to the bottom of why we do good things for others, even when these acts don’t seem to benefit us directly.
We use big data to sentence criminals. But can the algorithms really tell us what we need to know?
Source: The Conversation
You might be surprised to learn that computer programs are used to help determine the length of a prison sentence. The question is whether that’s a good idea.
The Healing Power of Animals
Source: What's Your Grief
Do you have any pets in your family? Excluding chewing of furniture…do you ever get a sense of the benefits a pet like a dog can bring to your family’s health and well being? Bonding with pets can promote emotional, physical and social benefits.
A Chinese perspective on Autumn
Source: Earth Sky
Scenes of colorful leaves dropping to the ground typically signify Fall. But, not to everyone. To the Chinese, Fall (or Autumn) represents the color white among other connotations.