The Myth That Made Social Psychology Famous

Social psychology built a whole theory of human callousness on a story that wasn't quite true. Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel sort out the myth from…

Apr 1 • Michael Inzlicht and Dominic Packer & Jay Van Bavel

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March 2026

Is Stereotype Threat Just Vibes Now?

The title of this newsletter tells you that I use this space to speak my mind.

Mar 18 • Michael Inzlicht

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Three Days in the Belly of Social Psychology

I have mixed feelings about the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP).

Mar 4 • Michael Inzlicht

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February 2026

You're Doing Conferences Wrong

I love conferences.

Feb 18 • Michael Inzlicht

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Congratulations, You've Discovered Fatigue

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

Feb 4 • Michael Inzlicht

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January 2026

I Just Evaluated 200 Applications and I Have No Idea If I Did It Right

Over the past six months, I’ve been drowning in evaluation hell.

Jan 21 • Michael Inzlicht

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The Good Jew

My life changed irrevocably two years ago.

Jan 7 • Michael Inzlicht

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December 2025

Why Do Middle-Aged Men Quote This Failed Comedy to Each Other?

Happy Christmukkah to all the Little Urban Achievers out there!

Dec 24, 2025 • Michael Inzlicht

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The Geography of Forgiveness

I’m reposting an essay I wrote over a year ago that is close to my heart, yet few of you have read it because it was behind a paywall.

Dec 10, 2025 • Michael Inzlicht

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November 2025

The Therapy Elite Won’t Like This

I feel shook.

Nov 26, 2025 • Michael Inzlicht

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Why I Can Write Every Week But Can't Resist Carrot Cake

I’ve been reflecting on my goals lately.

Nov 12, 2025 • Michael Inzlicht

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October 2025

On Mentors

What makes someone a mentor, dear readers?

Oct 29, 2025 • Michael Inzlicht

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