MEDIA

“Every intellectual has a very special responsibility. They have the privilege and the opportunity of studying. In return, they owe it to their fellow humans (or 'to society') to represent the results of their study as simply, clearly, and modestly as they can.”  —Karl Popper*
Media Articles
Public Speaking, Interviews, and Podcasts

"Flourishing Together: Rethinking Well-Being (and Technology) in the Loneliness Epidemic"
​U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Distinct Voices Lecture Series

Offering genuine compliments can help build relationships and foster positive emotions. But why do people hesitate to give sincere compliments?
The Happiness Lab podcast, by Dr. Laurie Santos

What does it mean to live a flourishing life? And how can we foster human connections in the age of AI? 
​An interview with Saumya Gupta, the founder of Loneliness Busters
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​Sometimes, asking for help—even for the smallest of favors—can feel awkward, or like you’re inconveniencing someone else. But the odds are, you’re probably wrong.
An interview with Dr. Shahla Farzan on Science Friday
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Why is asking for help worth it?
​​​An interview with Taylor Morrison, Founder of Inner Workout​
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Why is perspective taking and empathy relevant to... everything?
An interview with Anita Nowak, Founder of Purposeful Empathy​
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​Do people spontaneously take a robot's perspective?
"Research Matters!" Brown University​
*Note: This quote has been modified from its original version to use gender-neutral language.