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Jesse Singal is an American journalist known for his work on social science, psychology, and public policy. He has written for publications such as New York Magazine and The Atlantic, and is recognized for his analytical approach to evaluating research and media narratives.
Known for: The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills
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The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills
In this book, journalist Jesse Singal critically examines popular psychological trends and interventions that promise quick solutions to complex social and personal problems. He explores how ideas like power posing, grit, and growth mindset gained traction despite limited scientific evidence, and argues for a more rigorous, evidence-based approach to understanding human behavior and social change.
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The Rise of Pop Psychology
In the early years of the twenty-first century, psychology achieved a kind of cultural stardom. Once confined to academic journals, psychological insights began to spill into the mainstream. TED Talks by researchers became viral sensations, social media amplified snippets of studies into universal t...
From The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills
Case Study – Power Posing
Few concepts better capture the spirit of pop psychology’s ascent than the idea of ‘power posing.’ In 2010, a TED Talk by social psychologist Amy Cuddy exploded across the internet, suggesting that simply adopting confident body postures could alter not only how others perceive us but also our inter...
From The Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills
About Jesse Singal
Jesse Singal is an American journalist known for his work on social science, psychology, and public policy. He has written for publications such as New York Magazine and The Atlantic, and is recognized for his analytical approach to evaluating research and media narratives.
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