THE HUMAN FLOURISHING LAB
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Why You Need a Friend From a Different Generation
This article was originally published in the Houston Chronicle. As political polarization deepens this election cycle, where can America find hope? The answer might lie with Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. These...
There’s More Common Ground in Political Disagreement Than You Think
This article was originally published in Dallas Morning News. Political division is exhausting, but a strategy of avoidance is the wrong approach. In a recent experiment between people who disagreed with each other on... In a recent experiment, participants...
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are Betting on Nostalgia to Get Your Vote
This article was originally published in Fortune. In an era dominated by smartphones, social media, and streaming services, an unexpected trend is emerging: Young people are increasingly drawn to the analog past. Vinyl records, CDs, physical books, board...
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Digital Flourishing in America
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Executive Summary “Digital flourishing” refers to feeling good about how we interact with others online and the choices we make in our digital lives. This concept is the counterpart to reports of ill effects related to digital...
Gen Z and the Power of Historical Nostalgia
FOREWORD By Clay Routledge One of humanity’s most remarkable capabilities is our ability to mentally time travel. While this cognitive gift enables us to envision and plan for the future—a key to our success as a species—we also draw profound psychological sustenance...
Exploring Americans’ Visions of the Future
As an existential psychologist who studies human motivation, I believe that cultivating a positive vision of the future is essential to building a better tomorrow. Unfortunately, existing research suggests that there is much work to be done. Numerous surveys indicate...
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