Social Experiments

Scientists Discover Strange Link Between Chimps And Toddlers

Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Video, Animal Psychology, Social Strategy, Chimpanzee, Biology, Children, Babies Kids, Sociology, Orangutans, Toddlers, Psychology, Animals, Social Experiments, Science News

By: Jennifer Welsh, LiveScience Staff Writer Published: 04/12/2012 12:26 PM EDT on LiveScience Chimps and toddlers rely on the "wisdom of t...

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The Winners Of Columbia's ‘Social Experiment' Announced

Spectrum | Posted 05.25.2011

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The preternaturally conversational Sharon Wu and Abril Dozal, both CC '13, tied for first after collecting 145 passwords. Names of finalists, lists of...

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You Say You Want a Constitution?

Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Constitutional Convention, Constitution, Social Experiments, Iceland, Single Transferable Vote, Johanna Sigurdardottir, Pots and Pans Revolution, Proportional Representation, Sovereignty, Banking Crisis, Financial Collapse, World News
Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir

The Beatles' song "Revolution" has been in my mind all day. That's because this morning I woke up as a newly elected representative to the country's new constitutional assembly.

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Networked Nonprofits Know How To Experiment Their Way To Social Media Success

Beth Kanter | Posted 05.25.2011

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Beth Kanter

Social media experiments are fast, cheap, and scalable. The learning that results is what brings your more success. Simply put: Failure is not a F-word.

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Social Experiment: Living ALL Oprah's Advice for 12 Months?

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 11.17.2011

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Jonathan Merritt

What happens when a 35-year-old average American woman decides to spend 12 months following every piece of advice Oprah gives? Robyn Okrant can tell y...

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Gays in the Military: The Debate Is Over

Gordon Adams | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gays in the Military, Admiral Mike Mullen, Department of Defense, Military, Robert Gates, National Security, Social Experiments, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Politics News
Gordon Adams

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was never a good policy. The only impact has been to deny highly qualified individuals the opportunity to serve, and deprive the military of their services.

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A New Idea for How to Save the US Auto Industry

Gordon Fellman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Auto Bailout, Automaker CEOs, Democracy, Workers, Social Experiments, Initiatves, Business News
Gordon Fellman

It is fully understandable that in the culture of the rich and powerful, anything goes if it serves the purposes of making money and living extremely well.

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