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Must-read books: 10 fascinating science-backed books that decode human behavior, habits and decision-making

India, May 30 -- Understanding why people think, act, and make decisions the way they do has long fascinated scientists, ...

Checking out The Human Library

At a very special library in Copenhagen, Denmark, the "books" being checked out are actual human beings, who offer 30-minute conversations on a wealth of subjects – allowing "readers" a better ...
KQED

At This Library, You Check Out a Human, Not a Book — and Sit Down to Talk

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to make sense of the news. Episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At a Human Library event, each 'book' represents a ...
NPR

In 'Human Nature,' author Kate Marvel explores climate change through nine emotions

NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions. Kate Marvel, the climate ...
NPR

In ‘Human Nature,’ Kate Marvel bridges the gap between climate science and emotions

Kate Marvel is a climate scientist who has testified before Congress and served as lead author of the U.S. National Climate Assessment. But in her new book Human Nature, she takes a different approach ...
The Atlantic

The Cult Classic That Captures the Stress of Social Alienation

A gloomy young man feels deeply alienated from society. He is preoccupied with his inability to reveal himself to others but has learned to act the clown; he notes that, since childhood, he has ...
The New York Times

Books Bound in Human Skin: An Ethical Quandary at the Library

Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world. By Jennifer Schuessler and Julia Jacobs See more ...