Can a cup of tea connect us across cultures? Explore how Pierre Sernet’s Guerrilla Tea project helps us break out of our bubbles and build empathy.

How movies teach us to see some people as characters and others as extras, and what this hierarchy of attention reveals about war and psychic numbing.

Does compassion mean the same thing in every language? Explore how words like compasión, karuṇā, raḥma, Mitgefühl, ubuntu and others reveal different ways of understanding suffering, care and human co...

Can music encourage people to prepare for hurricanes? A study across 11 Caribbean countries explores how creative communication can build trust, self-efficacy and preparedness.

Why is the mosquito the world’s deadliest animal? Explore how malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases kill hundreds of thousands each year—and why the scale of these deaths can make them harder to s...

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Most of us think of cognitive biases as quirks of everyday decision-making, but a recent Texas National Security Review study shows they are deeply embedded in people’s attitudes toward nuclear weapon...

Why would an emergency kit include board games or even a bottle of wine? As wildfires force thousands to evacuate in France, a shelter in Bordeaux offers a different perspective on disaster preparedne...

ndia's Cockroach Janta Party began as an online joke after students embraced the label "cockroaches." It has since grown into one of the country's largest youth-led protest movements, driven by anger ...

Palestinian amputees gathered in a war-damaged stadium in Gaza to recreate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, highlighting resilience, community, and the human impact of war.

Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, has died at 56. Her graphic memoir challenged stereotypes about Iran by telling the story of one childhood shaped by revolution, war, family, and exile.

After Argentina's World Cup semifinal victory over England, a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falklands/Malvinas sparked debate over politics in sport and FIFA's rules on political expressi...

The war in Iran should alert responsible military and civilian leaders to the increased nuclear risk posed by a president who exhibits many of the psychological characteristics that may trigger…

Cognitive biases can systematically distort judgments about the use of nuclear weapons, potentially undermining nuclear stability and increasing the risk of nuclear war. In survey experiments with…

After Venezuela's earthquakes, amateur volunteers left behind their everyday lives to help search through the rubble, showing how compassion can shape disaster response.

After the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, volunteers are doing more than rescuing survivors. Their words, songs, and acts of compassion reveal how emotional support can become a vital part of di...

Three World Cup players share a common history as refugees. Their stories show how opportunity, support, and belonging can shape lives far beyond conflict.

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In Minefield, former Argentine and British enemies share a stage more than three decades after the Falklands/Malvinas War. Through personal memories, music, and lived experience, the project explores ...

The war in Iran should alert responsible military and civilian leaders to the increased nuclear risk posed by a president who exhibits many of the psychological characteristics that may trigger unwise...

Women-led radio stations like Radio Begum are creating rare spaces where women can speak, listen, and connect under repression. This article explores how local radio helps break silence, restore commu...

During the Boston Marathon, two exhausted runners stopped just before the finish line to help a collapsed competitor cross with them. This article explores why acts of compassion can emerge instinctively in moments of shared struggle and what the viral moment reveals about human connection.

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are turning war into a financial bet. As traders wager on military strikes and geopolitical crises, concerns grow over ethics, insider information, and the normalization of conflict as profit.

An exploration of how songs like 2 Minutes to Midnight, Russians, 99 Luftballons, and Enola Gay help make nuclear risk feel real—highlighting the human emotions, misperceptions, and decisions behind a...

This photographic project by François Brunelle brings together unrelated strangers who look strikingly alike, exploring identity, resemblance, and the subtle empathy that emerges when we see ourselves...

How Kyiv Zoo staff protect Ukraine’s only gorilla during war-driven winter blackouts, and what this act of care reveals about human values in crisis.

How nuclear decisions are shaped by framing, time pressure, and psychology. Analyzing A House of Dynamite through decision science and nuclear risk.

The internet has a longer memory than people. This article explores the Right to Be Forgotten, examining how permanent digital records affect ordinary lives, where law draws the line between privacy a...

Internet shutdowns are a powerful tool of repression. In Iran, blackout after blackout cuts visibility, not just connectivity. This article looks at how a few fragile connections — satellite internet,...

An AOC article exploring how shared meals interrupt fear and psychological numbing, using real examples from history and community initiatives to show how food helps turn “enemies” back into people.

A short AoC reflection on why we look away from mass suffering — and how individual survivor testimonies, alongside Nicholas Kristof’s work, help break indifference and bring compassion back into focu...

A tribute to Joanna Macy (1929–2025), reflecting on her observations of emotional withdrawal in times of crisis and her emphasis on connection, shared feeling, and action without guarantees.

What if emotions aren’t timeless? This article connects the history of emotions, behavioral science, and psychic numbing to rethink compassion at scale.

Crocodile attacks are rising in Timor-Leste, but cultural beliefs make risk communication complex. Explore how tradition, psychology, and conservation intersect.

Most ocean damage is invisible, but shorelines make it visible. Each tide leaves evidence of pollution, disasters, and global connections. A simple walk on the beach shows what the ocean is carrying—a...

Chile’s Atacama Desert hosts some of the world’s most powerful observatories—and one of humanity’s last truly dark skies. As mining, cities, and satellites flood the night with light, astronomers and ...

Jane Goodall’s legacy unites science and compassion. Her final lesson: hope is an antidote to paralysis and despair in the face of global crises.

Discover why NYC teens, doctors, and Yuval Noah Harari say logging off is the true power move—digital detox boosts focus, balance, and compassion.

Argentine scientists turned deep-sea research into a viral sensation, uniting thousands through discovery, memes, and national pride in ocean exploration.

By Nancy Nuñez and Emiliano Rodriguez Nuesch Eighty years is a long time. Long enough for memories to fade. Long enough for pain to turn into numbers. That’s why we need art. Because numbers don’t c...

Let the power of music heal us all with Dr. Pianist, an international performer, teacher, writer, lecturer, and workshop facilitator.

Lisa Kristine’s photos reveal the human cost of forced labor. Learn how one portrait can break through compassion fatigue and move us to care—and act.

Explore how recognizing compassion limits can guide intentional care for animals, beyond headlines, through daily action and trusted global organizations.

Climate change memes use humor and emotion to help us feel, understand, and respond to the crisis when facts alone aren't enough.

Greta Thunberg shows how powerful stories can fight apathy. From climate to Gaza, she inspires real action when the world stops paying attention.