We all brag from time to time. Yet for some of us, it's comes more naturally. Research shows that men are far more likely to brag than women. While men will sometimes exaggerate their accomplishments, the data shows that women feel anxiety and discomfort about bragging and tend to subscribe to a more traditional idea of modesty. But what if you could find the source of that anxiety and eliminate it? Jessi Smith, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Montana State University, researched the psychology of bragging in women. Today Professor Smith discusses her research and what it means for women in the workplace.
Cryptologists have their own opinions about how best to protect the public. And because they design many of the privacy programs that the NSA has thwarted, they have a unique perspective on how best to reform the agency.
It's the Super Bowl, public-radio style: We're hosting the world's first-ever Soup or Bowl recipe contest. Enter your best recipe for soup or something that can be served in a bowl and compete for bragging rights.
Aereo bypasses cable boxes to deliver broadcast channels that hold the rights to air events like the Oscars or the Super Bowl. The Supreme Court must decide whether Aereo's service is an innovation or a disruption.
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