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Play your way to a deeper understanding of social science phenomena.
Pull up a chair and play a bit! Explore interactive digital content about how we think, feel, and behave in relation to other people. Pick a side, guess why people do the sometimes-puzzling things they do, follow an order or break a rule—shed a little light on the why and how we go through our daily lives alongside our friends, neighbors, and strangers.
Who do you think I am?
When you size up other people, which cues or clues do you rely on to make your judgments?
INTERACTIVE
Unseen Stories
There’s what people see—and then there’s the unseen story. This photo essay will get you think about what others might get wrong about you, and what you might get wrong about others.
PHOTO ESSAY
My-Side Bias
How do you look into a topic? How you look determines what you find. Learn how to recognize—and combat—confirmation bias.
INTERACTIVE
Puzzling Public Behaviors
Why do people do the things they do? Do they have different reasons for doing them than you do?
INTERACTIVE
Making it in America
Part of the promise of America is that hard work is all it takes to be successful. Guess how many people will move up the economic ladder—and see how your answer compares to reality.
INTERACTIVE
Don't Push This Button
Some follow orders or rules, and some question them. Many things affect whether people obey an order or a rule, or ignore it.
INTERACTIVE
Stand By or Step Up?
What do you do when you come across a stranger who needs help? What runs through your head as you try to decide whether to act?
INFOGRAPHIC
The Power of a (Bogus) Uniform
Society depends on people respecting its rules—and those who enforce them. Do you tend to follow the rules without questioning them, or comply with other people’s requests? Why or why not?
VIDEO
Share a Joke
Connecting with others is part of human nature, and sharing a laugh with a stranger can be a fun way to connect.
INTERACTIVE
