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How lockdowns turned us into antisocial goblins – and why it matters

How lockdowns turned us into antisocial goblins – and why it matters

3 May 2023

A rise in antisocial behaviour indicates covid-19 lockdowns disrupted our cultural evolution, says Jonathan R. Goodman
Beware the rise of corporate rituals designed to manipulate employees

Beware the rise of corporate rituals designed to manipulate employees

20 July 2022

Companies are increasingly looking to engender loyalty by tapping into our evolved need to belong. But the emotional costs of bonding sessions and other techniques can be high and the sense of belonging false, warns Jonathan R Goodman

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