Scott Plous News Today

It used to be almost exclusively the political right that complained about the amorphous boogeyman known as “cancel culture.” Recently, at our research center dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we’ve noticed an intriguing shift in the zeitgeist: Complaints have started surfacing on the left. Whether it’s reproductive justice scholar Loretta Ross, pop star Lizzo or our […]

There's only so much progress society can make by punishing people. We get better results by teaching one another and doing better together.

Research is uncovering the benefits of recognizing you might be wrong, who tends to be more humble, and some hints about how to cultivate this skill.