Hypothesis
Working theories on behavior, emotion and society — reasoning set out so it can be argued with.
Breaking the Free-Rider Cycle: Teaching Reciprocity from Childhood
Free-riding is learned in childhood through unconditional gratification, and can be unlearned by making small effort precede every reward.
The Necessity of Emotional Authenticity: Why Negative Emotions Matter
Happiness derives from contrast, so suppressing negative emotion costs more than it saves. Authentic expression beats performed positivity.
Profanity and Obscenity as Emotional Expression
Society benefits when profanity is treated as a legitimate release for negative emotion rather than something to punish.