The 7 biggest problems science faces, according to scientists
We spend a lot of time discussing how to interpret science at ClearerThinking, and for good reason. Science is the best system available...
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- Aug 23, 2016
- 1 min
Which are the social programs that work? Take this quiz to find out.
The desire to do good for the less fortunate is always praiseworthy, but it's also easier said than accomplished. Large-scale attempts to...
- Aug 17, 2016
- 1 min
Try our new Program Guide to get the most out of ClearerThinking
Since our founding in 2012, we at ClearerThinking.org have released over 20 free tools and courses. All of these programs are designed to...
- Aug 3, 2016
- 5 min
Learn which polls are worth trusting with FiveThirtyEight's pollster rankings
If you've been following the news around the upcoming American presidential election, you've probably read a lot about polls – and the...
- Jul 22, 2016
- 7 min
These rules show how we’re approaching charity all wrong
(Today we're sharing a guest post involving the Effective Altruism community — a movement that focuses on helping people make better and...
- Jul 13, 2016
- 3 min
What do Americans really value? Each other, apparently
This classic strip from Bill Watterson's beloved Calvin & Hobbes series scores laughs for two reasons. It's funny to watch a six-year-old...
- Jun 28, 2016
- 4 min
Learn a simple model for tackling complex problems from ClearerThinking founder Spencer Greenberg
Persistent problems — such as public health threats, or problematic company culture at a workplace — can seem intimidating or even...
- Jun 8, 2016
- 2 min
80,000 Hours' new Career Guide can help you find a fulfilling career that does good
[PICTURE] Dear ClearerThinking readers: This week, we want to let you know about the new Career Guide from 80,000 Hours — an organization...
- May 25, 2016
- 2 min
The Cochrane Library can help you determine which treatments really work
Ever found yourself struggling to determine which health treatments are worth trusting? You're not alone. Consumers today may have access...
- May 9, 2016
- 3 min
This John Oliver segment nails the dangers of bad science reporting
Have you ever gotten the sense from watching the news that scientists seem to change their minds constantly about the health benefits of...
- May 4, 2016
- 7 min
Get more happiness for your buck with these 8 simple rules for spending your money.
"Money can't buy happiness" is a common truism for a reason. While wealthy people tend to be happier than the less fortunate, the...
- Apr 26, 2016
- 3 min
How much do you actually need to eat to maintain your weight? These tools can tell you.
[PICTURE] If you live in the United States, you're probably used to reading food labels that invoke the "2,000 calorie diet." The FDA...
- Apr 7, 2016
- 4 min
How the wisdom of the crowd works - and why it can fail
[PICTURE] A few weeks ago, we published a blog post about prediction markets and the forecasting power they hold. These markets draw some...
- Apr 5, 2016
- 3 min
Discover your unconscious attitudes with Project Implicit's quick tests
[PICTURE] One of the most important findings of modern cognitive science is that a great deal of human decision-making happens...
- Mar 29, 2016
- 4 min
Useful Science can help you conveniently keep tabs on new scientific developments
Just about every day, new findings from fields across the scientific spectrum hit the newsstands. But because coverage of newly-released...
- Mar 23, 2016
- 4 min
Prediction markets: the best political forecasting method you've never heard of
Thanks to the turbulence of the 2016 U.S. national election season, Americans are looking to pundits and pre-election polling in massive...
- Mar 15, 2016
- 4 min
6 steps to protect your data from hackers and hardware failure
Internet-assisted identity theft and other hacking-based crimes aren't new, but now that many people manage virtually all of their...
- Mar 8, 2016
- 4 min
ClearerThinking is 4 years old! Try out a selection of our free programs that you may have missed.
[PICTURE] Programs that help you improve your understanding of the world: The Belief Challenger: Over the course of our lives, we each...
- Mar 3, 2016
- 3 min
What we learned by examining common misconceptions
Back in July of 2015, we at ClearerThinking launched our Common Misconceptions quiz. Like many of our programs, mini-courses, and tools,...
- Feb 23, 2016
- 2 min
This video explains economic cycles with clear language and illustrations
The ups and downs of the economy affect everyone, but it's a remarkably hard subject to understand. If you'd like to get a better grasp...
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