Rebecca Dolgin

About

Rebecca Dolgin is a Ph.D. researcher at the New School for Social Research studying misunderstandings, identity, and group behavior. She is a former editor-in-chief of The Knot and has contributed to Marie Claire, Women’s Health, and Elle. Follow Rebecca on Twitter.

Recent Posts

Can ChatGPT Think Now?

Much of the hype and controversy surrounding large language models revolves around how we define words like intelligence, mind, and thinking.

Why We Know We’re Right About Controversial Topics

We've long known that others can influence our opinions, but new thinking suggests it is not as straightforward as once thought. Here's how the hive mind works.

The Medium Is Still the Message

A closer look at how each presidential candidate on the debate stage announced their candidacy and what it says about their politics.

Worth Sharing

Many Twitter users are saying they plan to leave the platform, but where will they go—and will things really be different there?

What Exactly Is a Threat to Democracy?

Is democracy under threat? It may depend on what you mean by democracy.

Are There Signs We’re Becoming Less Polarized?

Maybe this year, talking politics will be okay at Thanksgiving.