Month: July 2019

The unpopular truth about biases toward people with disabilities

Needing to ride in a wheelchair can put the brakes on myriad opportunities — some less obvious than one might think. New research sheds light on the bias people have toward people with disabilities, known as ‘ableism,’ and how it shifts over time. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on July 18, 2019

‘Climate Grief’: Fears About The Planet’s Future Weigh On Americans’ Mental Health

Therapist Andrew Bryant says the landmark United Nations climate report last October brought a new mental health concern to his patients. “I remember being in sessions with folks the next day. They had never mentioned climate change before, and they were like, ‘I keep hearing about this report,’” Bryant said. “Some of them expressed anxious […]

Published on July 18, 2019

Win or lose: Rigged card game sheds light on inequality, fairness

Researchers are using a rigged card game to shed light on perceptions of inequality. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen […]

Published on July 18, 2019