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Men think they’re brighter than they are and women underestimate their IQ. Why?

Men think they’re brighter than they are and women underestimate their IQ. Why?

When asked to estimate their own intelligence, most people will say they are above average, even though this is a statistical improbability. This is a normal, healthy cognitive bias and extends to any socially desirable trait such as honesty, driving ability and so on. This pattern is so common that it’s known as “the above-average effect”. In […] … learn more→

Many of us welcome working from home, but universities show its dangers for women’s careers

Many of us welcome working from home, but universities show its dangers for women’s careers

If one possibly positive thing came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the impetus it gave to letting people work from home. Many see working from home as benefiting women workers. The logic is they can combine a career with the responsibilities of looking after children. But not enough thought has been given to […] … learn more→