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Melissa Hughes
- Apr 12, 2020
- 5 min
A Public Apology to My Neighbors
I’m sorry so many people don’t understand that wearing a mask and gloves at the grocery store is meant to protect others, not themselves.
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 23, 2020
- 8 min
This May Sting a Little...
I’ve been putting this off for a while, but I can no longer pretend that this relationship is okay. We need to talk and this may sting...
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 21, 2020
- 4 min
Why Facts Don't Win Arguments
Three unconscious biases at work that may be influencing our sense of "rightness" when confronted with conflicting evidence.
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 19, 2020
- 2 min
Neuromarketing Secrets that Trick us into Spending More
From supermarkets to department stores, retailers employ clever techniques designed to get you to spend more.
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 7, 2020
- 4 min
The Scientific Reality of Reality TV
One aspect that reality TV shows have in common is competitiveness that embodies human need for acceptance.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 25, 2020
- 6 min
The Irony of Social Media
The irony of social media lies in the illusion of connection. We look to technology to engage with others and that same technology makes it