corruption
A crash course in the history of money, the birth of Bitcoin, and blockchain technology.
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As morally sturdy as we may feel, it turns out that humans are natural hypocrites when it comes to passing moral judgment.
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Psychologists W. Keith Campbell, (Ph.D.) and Carolyn Crist explain why narcissists rise to power and how to make sure your support is going to someone making effective, positive change.
The Labour Economics study suggests two potential reasons for the increase: corruption and increased capacity.
Sharing QAnon disinformation is harming the children devotees purport to help.
An article in Journal of Bioethical Inquiry raises questions about the goal of these advocacy groups.
The proposal calls for the American public to draft two candidates to lead the executive branch: one from the center-left, the other from the center-right.
A massive Dating.com study reveals just how important politics are in the dating world right now.
“Superstar” firms have been lowering labor’s share of GDP in recent decades, a new study finds.
More rules is not what’s going to stop sexual harassment at work, says Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Change the culture.
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The encyclopedia offers more “reliable” information than Wikipedia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Sea of Shadows” is a documentary you can’t afford to miss.
According to recent papers by Zucman, and his colleague Emmanuel Saez, one should be implemented.
Repeating lies makes people believe they are true, show studies.
A study of 323 uprisings against repressive regimes yields stunning insights.
From the Revolutionary War, to Rosa Parks and #MeToo, whistleblowing and civil disobedience are in America’s DNA.
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Mass protests alone are never enough.
A new book from the former editor of El Mundo describes a culture of corruption in Spain’s press. In exchange for favorable coverage of politicians and corporations, bribes.
A loophole signed into law during the Bush administration has been fiendishly tough to close.
In India, a construction boom is fueling a criminal enterprise around one of the most ubiquitous substances on Earth: sand.
Can 6,500 mercenaries “fix” Afghanistan? The U.S. is resurrecting privatized warfare.
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Good science is sometimes trumped by the craving for a “big splash.”
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An upcoming experiment will test how well the nation can function on its internal internet.
News doesn’t sell. That’s lethal to journalism – and democracy.
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If a scientific study was conducted unethically, should publishers retract it?
Eric Weinstein suggests institutions need individuals who can pass two famous psychological tests.
What can America learn from this?
Secretary-General António Guterres said corruption is “an assault on the values of the United Nations.”
The controversial scientist He Jiankui is currently missing after causing major controversy in late November.