The Power Of Us

In the second issue of our debunking psychology myths series, we reveal what they *didn't* tell you about the Stanford Prison Experiment: https://lnkd.in/gQkU-HXz

Public speaking is a common phobia even for people who have spent years behind the scenes crafting speeches for world leaders. Terry Szuplat, one of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters shared his biggest tips in an interview with us about his new book: https://lnkd.in/gEx4AKEz

The tale of Kitty Genovese is told in every introductory psychology class, but the situation wasn't as straightforward as you may think. In the first of a 6-part series, we debunk the misconceptions around the bystander effect. More here: https://lnkd.in/gFfRcZi2

As a new school year begins, we’ve been reflecting on last year’s student protests and the discussions about free speech that continue to take place in the public sphere. Last month we finally decided to share our discussions through a podcast! Read a summary and listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gjZScZSV

Ben Mook, a middle school educator at School of the Future delivered an incredible speech for the next generation about how to live a rich and fulfilling life while navigating many of the issues we discuss in our newsletter. Read and watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gZArJWpH

The election is coming up in an era where civic engagement is increasingly vital. Lindsey Cormack's new book serves as a guide for parents and educators navigating the complex landscape of politics with their youth 🐣 More in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gepDJfCE

It's a brat summer but it's also scortching. Despite a partisan gap in climate change priorities, a new study shows that liberals and conservatives are equally willing to plant trees to promote decarbonization. Read more in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gB8WDwVK

Tessa West's book, Job Therapy helps readers identify their psychological stressors to determine the next step in their career. Through her interviews and surveys with thousands of people who have recently switched jobs or undergone career changes, she found there are five common sources of career frustration. Read our interview with Tessa here where you can also take a quiz to find out what your career challenge is. https://lnkd.in/gA6WuYfT

I'll be in Seattle for the American Psychological Association convention this week to discuss the science of partisanship & misinformation. I will also be co-hosting a session on writing for the public and signing copies of The Power Of Us. Conversation with Charles Duhigg, Tania Israel, Briony Swire-Thompson- and Dolores Albarracin from Main Stage Program. 🗓️ Friday August 9, 11:30-12:00pm Then I'll be co-hosting a discussion on how to write a best-selling popular book with Charles Duhigg. We will talk about the art of writing popular press books and how to connect with readers through powerful science communication. 🗓️ Friday August 9, 12:00-12:45pm Hope to see you there!

Our book "The Power Of Us" is on a huge sale today: It's only $7.54 for hardcover + $8.96 for the audiobook If you ever wanted a deal, now is the time to buy it: https://lnkd.in/e4X8hBEq