You’ve probably heard the phrase “catch your sub” — a playful way of referring to moments when someone gives a subtle, indirect hint or message. While it’s commonly used in social situations, the ...

Historically, fears about mind control in the hands of marketers peaked several decades ago. In 1957, Vance Packard published his best-seller The Hidden Persuaders, in which he described how a New ...

In some recent posts, I’ve talked about the science of belief, information, and internet technologies (in particular, social media). I have argued that much of the concern about the spread of ...