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The Resistance Hypothesis

Using science to increase cooperation, reduce polarization and extremism, and create positive change

Bias
Americans Mostly Agree That Antisemitism Is Bad

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on January 18, 2024

A greater number of Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about antisemitism. This suggests bipartisanship in standing up for American values.

A greater number of Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about antisemitism. This suggests bipartisanship in standing up for American values.

Anger
How to Use Anger and Accomplish Goals

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on December 27, 2023

Many people believe that anger should be minimized, but research shows that anger can be useful to accomplish goals.

Many people believe that anger should be minimized, but research shows that anger can be useful to accomplish goals.

Race and Ethnicity
Racial Colorblindness Is Multifaceted

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on December 22, 2023

There are three facets of having a colorblind approach to race, and some are positive. Emphasizing similarity and equality in schools can lead to positive outcomes.

There are three facets of having a colorblind approach to race, and some are positive. Emphasizing similarity and equality in schools can lead to positive outcomes.

Bias
Mismeasuring Racial Colorblindness

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on December 21, 2023

We're still debating the best ways to combat racism. Psychological science offers some clues to lead us in the right direction.

We're still debating the best ways to combat racism. Psychological science offers some clues to lead us in the right direction.

Dreaming
Are Dreams Actually Subconscious? Maybe Not

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on September 1, 2023

Many people believe dreams to be "subconscious," but dreams are accessible to our conscious minds, just like the thoughts and feelings we have while awake.

Many people believe dreams to be "subconscious," but dreams are accessible to our conscious minds, just like the thoughts and feelings we have while awake.

Relationships
Why People Who Love Their Partners Still Cheat

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on June 23, 2023

New research shows that people who have affairs often feel little moral regret, and feel love towards their spouses. Read on to learn more about this study.

New research shows that people who have affairs often feel little moral regret, and feel love towards their spouses. Read on to learn more about this study.

Mating
It’s Bad When the Internet Does It

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on February 6, 2023

When you think about others doing something online that you don’t approve of, ask yourself whether there is an offline analog to it.

When you think about others doing something online that you don’t approve of, ask yourself whether there is an offline analog to it.

Bias
Most People Agree About Most Things

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on January 16, 2023

People believe there are huge differences between Democratic and Republican voters in their attitudes toward history and education. But the data show that in fact, we mostly agree.

People believe there are huge differences between Democratic and Republican voters in their attitudes toward history and education. But the data show that in fact, we mostly agree.

Education
GPTChat: The Point of Education and Communication

Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

Many people are concerned that ChatGPT will upend education and our social lives. But our basic motivations will keep us going for as long as we're alive.

Many people are concerned that ChatGPT will upend education and our social lives. But our basic motivations will keep us going for as long as we're alive.