An Argument With a Friend Who Doesn't Exist

I have been arguing about AI companions with a friend for two years and neither of us has convinced the other.

Sep 16 • Michael Inzlicht

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Open Science Met Social Justice. They Don't Get Along.

A guest post by Ben Lovett

Sep 2 • Michael Inzlicht

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August 2026

Did We Make Prejudice Worse?

There’s been lots of talk about race in academia in the news cycle…again.

Aug 19 • Michael Inzlicht

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Some Things Are Not Negotiable. Is AI One of Them?

Here is another guest post by my PhD student, Victória Oldemburgo de Mello.

Aug 5 • Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello

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July 2026

My P-Hacking Felt Like Truth

I became a social psychologist because I wanted to make the world a better place.

Jul 22 • Michael Inzlicht

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When Psychology Went to War With Itself

A month ago, someone shoved me into a time machine.

Jul 8 • Michael Inzlicht

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June 2026

My Field Is Lousy With Shoddy Science. I Still Defend It.

Regret Now Vol IX

Jun 24 • Michael Inzlicht

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AI's Fiercest Critics Are Opting Out of the Conversations That Matters Most

This week I’m publishing a guest post by my PhD student, Victória Oldemburgo de Mello.

Jun 10 • Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello

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May 2026

You're Not Better Than the Screen Watchers

Greetings dear readers.

May 27 • Michael Inzlicht

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A Dean Stopped Trusting Social Psychology. My Colleagues Are Why

I wish I could stop writing about replicability in psychology.

May 13 • Michael Inzlicht

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April 2026

Science Doesn't Care Who You Are

A few months ago I sat in the audience for a PhD student’s talk that was, well, not great.

Apr 29 • Michael Inzlicht

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500,000 Views and a Guillotine Threat

One of my social media posts recently trended on Twitter.

Apr 15 • Michael Inzlicht

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