Cognitive dissonance is everywhere — but it’s not well understood. When we’re aware of it, it can be a powerful motivator for behavioral change and enhance insight. When we're not, it can cause us to ...

In 1934, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern India, killing thousands and devastating several cities. Curiously, in areas that were spared the worst destruction, stories soon spread that an even ...

Dependence often follows in the wake of devastation. Source: Parker Deen/iStock A prevailing American attitude toward government assistance can be summed up by a famous quote from Ronald Reagan: "The ...