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John Ruddy

Tiny Attractors: Boy Meets Girl
Kids and their elaborate rituals for setting and policing gender boundaries.
The Driven Motorist
How we project ourselves onto our cars—from naming them to describing their personalities.
Dissecting Michael Scott
Steve Carell's character on NBC's The Office is a walking punchline. As hard as Michael Scott is to take seriously, some professionals give us their take.
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Book reviews on communication, parenting, agoraphobia, group happiness. What makes a good joke memorable? And why are half-baked ideas so popular?

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