How Much Are We Like Our Parents, Really?

A conversation with psychologist Paige Harden about the genetic roots of behavior and personality

Jan 12 • Olga Khazan

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December 2025

The Best Way to Argue About Politics with Your Relatives Is to Not Argue About Politics

The secret to a more peaceful holiday is curiosity

Dec 22, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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It's Good to Be a Little Stressed

Why experiencing some adversity is better for your mental health than experiencing no adversity

Dec 5, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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November 2025

What Separates "Curious Nerds" From Everyone Else

Episode 3 of Why We're Like This, about openness to experiences

Nov 12, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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October 2025

Is Conscientiousness Really Declining?

Episode 2 of Why We're Like This, featuring Brent Roberts

Oct 16, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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September 2025

Why We're Like This Ep. 1: Shannon Sauer-Zavala on how to be less neurotic

I'm starting a podcast, duh

Sep 24, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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When You and Your Kid Have Opposite Personalities

My kid doesn't care about external validation. It's all I care about.

Sep 3, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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August 2025

Stop Asking Questions

Next time you're trying to make conversation, try making a statement instead

Aug 19, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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Are Our Personalities Getting Worse?

One the charts that broke the internet last week

Aug 11, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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July 2025

5 Tips for Introverts Trying Out Extroversion

How to "get out there" and "talk to people" when you really just want to "stay in bed" and "stay in bed some more"

Jul 15, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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June 2025

How to Boost Your Curiosity

Plus, a very special announcement!

Jun 30, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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How to Actually Be Comfortable with Uncertainty

A new book explores how to actually do this thing anxious people are constantly told to do

Jun 11, 2025 • Olga Khazan

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