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Sociology

Pull up a chair and dive into Middle Ground.

Go behind the scenes of Self, Made with its curators and advisors.

How do artists approach the problem of sea level rise?

Explainers do social interaction demonstrations.

Even randomly formed groups can generate instant rivalries.

Daily cycles of the city are projected onto a miniature topographic map of San Francisco.

Your dilemma: Play for yourself—or for the group?

Keep your herd alive—with a little help (maybe) from your friends.

Do you trust your partner—or wind up all wet?

How does solitary confinement affect the human brain?

Watch highlights from two unique pieces by Exploratorium Artist-in-Residence Zarouhie Abdalian.

See how guide dogs provide inclusion, opportunity, and independence.

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