Month: January 2022

Inciting instead of coercing, ‘nudges’ prove their effectiveness

To get through challenges such as the pandemic or the climate change, citizens must change their habits and behaviors. But how can this be achieved without resorting to coercive measures? The answer to this question may be the ‘nudges’ that have been gaining popularity over the last decade. By making small changes in our environment, […]

Published on January 17, 2022

Compost is a major source of pathogenic aspergillus spores, study suggests

Compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores, a new study has found. 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. […]

Published on January 17, 2022

Dehumanization: trends, insights, and challenges

Despite our many differences, one superordinate category we all belong to is ‘humans’. To strip away or overlook others’ humanity, then, is to mark them as ‘other’ and, typically, ‘less than’. We review growing evidence revealing how and why we subtly disregard the humanity of those around us. We then highlight new research suggesting that […]

Published on January 16, 2022