We’ve all heard that “knowledge is power,” often to the point where it seems like a cliche. While this phrase is originally attributed to the philosopher Francis Bacon, it has been repeated by many ...

Have you ever been part of a team where everyone seemed to guard their knowledge from other teams, like treasure, fearing that sharing might diminish their worth? Or perhaps you’ve witnessed an ...

We crave knowledge. Only ostriches stick their heads in the sand. Right? Well, then, how can we explain the following? “Don’t tell me how the movie ends.” “Don’t tell me if I have the gene for that ...

I am very happy to begin writing for Psychology Today and for any readers interested in the topic of bias. Many areas of social science and psychology cover biases. They include social psychology, ...