Hidden but Widespread Gender Biases Emerge in Millions of Words Computer science tools newly uncover the hidden but pervasive gender biases in language from children’s and adults’ books, TV shows, movies, and even everyday conversations.
4 Tips for Critically Evaluating Data in the Media Media outlets often cite scientific data in their news reports and articles. But how can we safeguard ourselves and others from misleading reports?
Psychological Profiles of Movie Monsters Imbalances between thinking and feeling make monsters seem scarier.
Can the Media Bridge Political Divides? The media can increase polarization, but it can also heal divisions.
Are Healthy and Unhealthy Foods Portrayed Differently in Top American Movies? Have you ever noticed what movie characters have to say about broccoli?
Critical Thinking Protects Ukrainians from the Kremlin’s Disinformation War Russia’s false claims cannot prevent analytic thinkers from sorting fact from fiction.
The Subtle Yet Persuasive Influence of the Nonverbal Behavior of TV Interviewers A kind of media bias you might not have thought of.