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The Psychology Behind Political Debate

How politicians use psychology, and what it means for democracy.

Teamwork
Is Technology Driving Networking and Cooperation?

R. Michael Alvarez on January 27, 2012

It's cliche to say that technology is changing our lives, but with all of these new ways to connect to family, friends, colleagues and the rest of the world, there's a common assumption that these new technologies must be dramatically altering our networks and relationships.

It's cliche to say that technology is changing our lives, but with all of these new ways to connect to family, friends, colleagues and the rest of the world, there's a common assumption that these new technologies must be dramatically altering our networks and relationships.

Race and Ethnicity
What's the Deal with the Republican Presidential Race?

R. Michael Alvarez on December 6, 2011

We are now only a few weeks away from the first Republican caucuses and primaries. The volatility in the race for the Republican nomination has been amazing—polls have shown the lead shifting from Romney to Perry to Cain and now to Gingrich.

We are now only a few weeks away from the first Republican caucuses and primaries. The volatility in the race for the Republican nomination has been amazing—polls have shown the lead shifting from Romney to Perry to Cain and now to Gingrich.