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Fear Asian Americans and the Social Psychology of Xenophobia Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on March 23, 2021 Attacks on Asian Americans have a long history. Attacks on Asian Americans have a long history.
Mania Monolith Mania Continues on in 2021 Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on March 12, 2021 Why monoliths continue to spring up around the world Why monoliths continue to spring up around the world
Media Don't Let Psychogenic Illness Undermine the COVID Vaccine Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on December 8, 2020 Mass psychogenic illness and COVID-19: A cautionary tale Mass psychogenic illness and COVID-19: A cautionary tale
Mating Study Links ‘Havana Syndrome’ to Radio Frequency Energy Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on December 7, 2020 A new study on "Havana Syndrome" omits key information. A new study on "Havana Syndrome" omits key information.
Migraine A Popular Website Is Reportedly Making People Sick Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on July 6, 2020 Can a website make you unwell? Can a website make you unwell?
Motivated Reasoning New Zealand: A Nation Grappling with Its Racist Past Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on June 14, 2020 A country can best heal when it acknowledges past injustices. A country can best heal when it acknowledges past injustices.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 What’s Driving the Lockdown Protests Over COVID-19? Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on April 24, 2020 Epidemic unrest, as seen in the recent COVID-19 protests, is no stranger to history. Epidemic unrest, as seen in the recent COVID-19 protests, is no stranger to history.
Health 5G Conspiracy Theories Are Sweeping the Planet. Why? Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on April 9, 2020 There's no evidence linking 5G to the virus—but new technologies have a history of rousing health-related fears. There's no evidence linking 5G to the virus—but new technologies have a history of rousing health-related fears.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Deciphering New Zealand's COVID-19 Numbers Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on April 1, 2020 Why do New Zealand's COVID-19 models vary so dramatically? Why do New Zealand's COVID-19 models vary so dramatically?
Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19: Making Sense of the Numbers Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on March 24, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic — reasons for optimism. The coronavirus pandemic — reasons for optimism.
Media The Coronavirus and the Search for Scapegoats Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on February 6, 2020 The Coronavirus has triggered an epidemic of fear and scapegoating. The Coronavirus has triggered an epidemic of fear and scapegoating.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 The Chinese Coronavirus Is Not the Zombie Apocalypse Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on January 27, 2020 Viral media may be more of a worry than Coronavirus. Viral media may be more of a worry than Coronavirus.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder An Open Letter to the Diplomats With "Havana Syndrome" Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on November 2, 2019 What you are being told about the "Sonic Attacks" in Cuba is wrong. What you are being told about the "Sonic Attacks" in Cuba is wrong.
Stress New 'Sonic Attack' Study Mostly Spin, Little Substance Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on July 23, 2019 The new controversial study on the ‘sonic attack’ victims at the embassy in Cuba. The new controversial study on the ‘sonic attack’ victims at the embassy in Cuba.
Fear The Latest Chapter in the "Sonic Attack" Saga Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on April 2, 2019 The "sonic attack" suspects are almost certainly deceased. The "sonic attack" suspects are almost certainly deceased.
Suicide The "Momo Scare" Goes Viral Again Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on February 28, 2019 The recent flareup of the "Momo suicide game" taps into parental fears. The recent flareup of the "Momo suicide game" taps into parental fears.
Fantasies Many Americans Cannot Separate Fact from Fiction Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on November 3, 2018 How do you know what to believe anymore? How do you know what to believe anymore?
Bias The World’s Most Dangerous Myth Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on October 30, 2018 We are a single species—Homo sapiens—sharing a common humanity. We are a single species—Homo sapiens—sharing a common humanity.
Anxiety Weak Evidence for Microwave Radiation in U.S. Embassy Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on September 2, 2018 Here's an update on the "sonic attack" on the U.S. embassy in Cuba. Here's an update on the "sonic attack" on the U.S. embassy in Cuba.
Media Sonic Attack Story Is Being Misreported Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on March 4, 2018 The 'sonic attack' and the rise of shoddy journalism The 'sonic attack' and the rise of shoddy journalism