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China
If you want to understand China, this 18th Century novel might be the place to start
Dream of the Red Chamber, by Cao Xueqin, is one of China's most important pieces of literature.
Education, Gender and Work
To improve education, we need to incorporate imagination
Some educational psychologists believe that the curriculum needs a dose of play.
Future of Economic Progress
What economists can learn from religion about trust
The Early Church taught people to trust in God, but what lessons could there be for policymakers?
Values
The four types of shame and how they affect you
A new book explores how the emotion manifests itself day-to-day.
Future of Mobility
Why mundane situations are more complex for self-driving cars
Teaching autonomous vehicles to drive in everyday situations is far more complex than you might think.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
How probing the Titanic sinking demonstrates the shortcomings of AI
AI may get things right, but for all the wrong reasons.
Leadership
How empathy sparks innovation, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella's leadership has led Microsoft to new fortunes, but how can empathy spark technological innovation?
Values
Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender
With campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp dominating the media, it's time we paid attention to the religious stereotypes that are on the rise.
Behavioural Sciences
Your ability to empathise is determined by your genes
For years, empathy has been linked to upbringing. But new research suggests your ability to understand others comes from within.
Values
Lessons on robots from the book that inspired Blade Runner
Philip K. Dick's acclaimed novel 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' highlights empathy as the key difference between man and machine, but will that be the case for long?
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
If you want your child to get a good job, let them play more
With automation becoming a risk to the jobs of future generations, playing might provide the education that puts them on top.
Neuroscience
Why does being kind make you feel good?
Being kind boosts your mood and in turn can make you more kind, according to research.
Global Health
How hope can play a vital role in staying healthy
Encouraging people to look after their health means we need to play to their emotions.
Education and Skills
Three ways to make your children more empathetic
These tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers can help to nurture empathy within their children.
Education, Gender and Work
Why #MeToo is the beginning of a culture of accountability
With new stories of sexual harassment and abuse being voiced every day, we need to move beyond acknowledgment to action, says Lucy Marcus.