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Apr 2021
40m 41s

Social Psychology Won't Save Us

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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When it comes to proposed solutions to life's problems, whether on an individual or societal scale, the four most commonly used words these days are "According to a study . . . " This phrase is used by journalists and media outlets; we certainly use it a lot in AoM articles. And it's used in the rationales that are forwarded for implementing some new program ... Show More
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