Often subconsciously, we winnow our individual view of who belongs in society, whom we have to consider as we move in the world. Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers.

What looks like a straightforward interaction is actually a precise setup built on predictable cognitive patterns. The trick leverages attention misdirection and procedural symmetry to disguise its ...

The Bank of England announced its biggest rate hike since 1995 on Thursday, following the lead of the Federal Reserve in the U.S., which has been raising rates to respond to skyrocketing inflation.

Groupthink, confirmation bias, and conformity subtly distort our perceptions, leading to flawed judgments and, at times, disastrous consequences. Historical examples like the Bay of Pigs invasion, the ...