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The Power of Metaphor

There’s an interesting study just out about how different metaphors affect our interpretations of stories. Here’s the story from Psychology Today blogger David DiSalvo: First, the researchers asked 482 students to read one of two reports about crime in the … Continue reading

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This American Life: Perfect Evidence

Continuing along a theme about crime and punishment, on Thursday we’re going to listen to at least part of this episode of This American Life. The episode is called “Perfect Evidence.” If you’re gone on Thursday, please listen to this … Continue reading

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