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The psychology of scamming: How fraudsters hijack your brain
If you think you can’t be duped by internet and phone scammers, you’re the victim they’re looking for. Here’s how fraudsters get inside your head and swindle people who think they can’t be “had.”
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Debunking myths about co-opted reading science
Researchers who conduct reading science push back on the idea that teaching phonics alone will cure America’s literacy problems. Comprehension is the next big hurdle.
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Why curious minds need to know
Driven by curiosity, young children recall details that adults miss. Why exploration is critical for learning and innovation, but in excess could lead to social turmoil
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