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Psychology tips for maintaining social relationships during lockdown

Psychology tips for maintaining social relationships during lockdown

14 April 2020

Touch is key to social relationships, and while coronavirus social distancing measures may limit physical interactions, there are still many ways to connect from afar, says evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar
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Memory FAQ: Answers to the common questions that baffle us all

24 October 2018

Why can’t we remember being babies? Does closing your eyes help you recall? Why can’t I remember what I did 5 seconds ago? What is photographic memory? And more
Joe Gebbia

Leap of faith: How Airbnb gets us to trust complete strangers

25 October 2017

The sharing economy is booming despite a decline in trust across society. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia explains why we open our doors to people we meet online

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