Moral Understanding

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A dialog about stepping up, speaking out, being the metaphoric "adult in the room." An exploration of issues where the adults seem to be acting childish, irresponsible, and lacking courage where, as a result, harm is coming to kids these days.

This newsletter gives insights into creativity, well-being, and self-actualization. I'm a cognitive scientist who has studied the science of human potential for the past 20 years and I'm excited to share what I've learned to help you grow and develop.

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The Collective Edge is a community for curious people to learn how the science of groups and organizations can help us live and work better together. And have a little fun along the way.

Decision making in an uncertain world.

An exploration of our deepest, darkest fascinations.

What unites and divides Americans today? This newsletter takes a closer look at issues pressing on America’s social and political fabric and provides recommendations for how to strengthen ties to keep us bound together.

This substack is for those of us who recognize that we're all culture creators, and are asking the questions, "How can we change our culture for the better?"

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The Creating Brain

Dispatches from a bestselling author on the mind and behavior from a historical perspective, currently based between Asia and Europe. My family is multi faith, multi class, and multi racial. I wrote Divergent Mind (2020) and Trust Your Mind (2025).

"Between the Lines" is a space for candid insights, practical strategies, and reflections on how we can all turn challenges into opportunities and make smarter decisions—by reading between the lines of what life, work, and the world throw at us.

Psychology, philosophy, jokes, and more

Science-based strategies to help women excel, from organizational psychologist, professor, and author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get The Success They Deserve.

Why does it feel like everyone is more divided than ever? The science of identity offers a blueprint to how we can rebuild a shared sense of “us” in our workplaces, communities, and everyday lives.

I'm a UCLA PhD student studying psychology and neuroscience. This is where I think out loud.

Cogsci, novels, travel, AI, etc

Learn about our latest research and insights on group psychology, polarization, intergroup conflict, misinformation, and morality each month.

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