Behaviour/Psychology

Notes from a bus: Speak up or forever stew in silence

On crowded buses, speaking up nicely is more constructive than stewing in silence and engaging in passive-aggressive behaviour, says the writer.

Multitasking on the road isn’t a good thing

The Traffic Police Annual Road Traffic Situation report released earlier in 2026 reported a 10-year high of 149 fatalities in 2025.

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The allure of tech stocks amid the AI hype, and embracing a “Clown Mentality” to fight off work stress

What’s the allure of tech stocks, and how to embrace a “Clown Mentality” to fight off stress?

Just speak up? Not that easy – but far from impossible

Instead of just fearing or accepting a workplace culture, employees have the power to shape it by speaking up, says the writer.

Germany's Ruediger happy with bogeyman image, says any publicity is good publicity

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Germany Press Conference - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Germany's Antonio Rudiger during the press conference IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser

‘They said I had to appear in court’: How scammers exploit fear, urgency to target victims

Experts say scammers manipulate human emotions and behavioural biases to pressure victims into acting quickly.

Sweden passes ‘good behaviour’ law to kick out misbehaving immigrants

The government has mentioned unpaid debts, not paying taxes, criminality and links to extremist organisations as examples of 'bad behaviour'.

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'Comedy equals truth and pain': A millennial clown's guide to taking life less seriously

America’s politics is reaching peak paranoia

MAGA and Democratic elites disagree over about what constitutes “Americanness.” The angriest Trumpists feel that they are being deliberately replaced by immigrants, says the writer.

Why do employers think it’s okay to ghost job applicants?

Businesses should avoid leaving job applicants in the dark, waiting and checking for a reply that never comes, says the writer.

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