Why Are We Like This?

"Why Are We Like This?" creates accessible explainers on social science topics. We translate peer-reviewed research on human behavior, communication, and social dynamics into engaging articles for curious readers.

• Dec 27, 2025

  Does Political Comedy Make You Dumber?
• Dec 26, 2025

  Do We Really Live in Partisan Echo Chambers?
• Dec 24, 2025

  Does Fact-Checking Actually Change Minds?
• Dec 23, 2025

  Does Social Media Actually Make Teens Depressed?