2010

A RadioLab episode explores the psychology of altruism, examining if logic underlies kindness and self-sacrifice. via Mind Hacks

Don't change your worldview based on just one study, cautions researcher Daniel Simons, who emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific findings and the importance of replication. via The Invisible Gorilla

Harvard economics professor Greg Mankiw shares observations and advice for students on his blog.

FlowingData explores why it always seems like other lines move faster, suggesting single-line systems are most efficient.

via FlowingData

XKCD comic #838, titled "Incident," humorously suggests that Santa Claus monitors who is using the "sudo" command without permission. via xkcd.com

A 1972 book argues that the hippie counterculture was rooted in mental illness and could be treated with medication.