Among President Donald Trump’s lizard-brain intuitions is that Americans are overwhelmed by choice. This exhaustion is a strangely underexplored reason for his appeal; it may even help explain why his ...

History has shown that centralized control of money can be weaponized. Accounts can be seized, transactions censored, or ...

We encounter symbols constantly—in road signs, packaging, technology, clothing, and even gestures. While many seem obvious at ...

Ever wonder what stories your dollar bill could tell? Beyond its purchasing power, the humble U.S. one-dollar bill is a ...

University of Missouri researchers show that increasing hope may significantly improve mental health and strengthen resilience. Hope is not just wishful thinking. It is a powerful emotional force that ...

A new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a ...

Ranked choice voting looks a bit different from the voting most Americans are used to. Instead of selecting a single candidate, a voter ranks multiple candidates in order of preference. If a candidate ...