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The article discusses human behaviour associated with evil, radicalisation and atrocities. An overview of the neuroscience of evil behaviour, including in regard to the neural activation of the brain's prefrontal cortex (PFC), is provided.

An interview with sociologist Sherry Turkle of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is presented. Topics include the impact of technology on human beings, how technology has shaped social interaction, and the value of human relationships. Information is provided on advancements in robotics and empathy in humans.

The article focuses on the physiological and cognitive differences between humans and chimpanzees. Topics include how Homo sapiens became the dominant species, how human behavior differs from the behavior of apes, and the link between language and human evolution. Information is provided on the brain size differences between humans and chimpanzees.

The article discusses why people tend to see outsiders as less human than themselves. Topics include examples of dehumanisation as a precursor to acts of violence, research that suggests some people are more prone to dehumanising behaviour than others, the role of social groups in dehumanisation, and a social psychology study by Jay Van Bavel and colleagues at New York University that suggests group memberships play a role in shaping the perception of others' mental states.

Discusses the power of stereotypes and their ability to change the behavior of the person holding the stereotype. Details of a studies by university psychologists, including Claude Steel and colleagues in 1995; Who is affected by stereotypes; Impact of negative and positive stereotypes; Topics of advertising, gender, and race.

The article discusses the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) by research firm DeepMind owned by American technology company Google Inc., It states that the AI plays a significant role for psychological assessment in children at the age of four. Also mentioned is the impact of AI for mind test in human's thinking about desires, beliefs or intentions.

The article presents the author's views regarding the misinterpretation in behavioral decision making. The author cites the psychological effect of loss aversion to in the field of behavioral economics. An overview on the concept of loss aversion and its significance to the fundamental truth about human beings, is also mentioned.

The article presents information on the inappropriate behavior of men on social media, highlighting Barry Hall's sexist joke, Bert Newton's rape joke at Logies, and disclosure of these behavior on social media. Topics include the awareness of minorities regarding inappropriate remarks, the 'Me Too' movement, and the need for apologies.

The article discusses research conducted by the University of South Carolina which indicates that Twitter social media accounts run by human beings are more responsible for spreading falsehoods about mass shootings in Parkland, Florida and other locations than accounts operated by computer bots.

The article discuses the thoughts and ideas of American public intellectual Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr on sinful human nature and how it makes democracy a necessity in modern times. Topics include Niebuhr's reservations on optimism shown for basic virtuousness of man and human reason, how he compared human tendency for outsized self-importance, moral corruption and absolutism to sin, and his views on the place of human sin in democratic politics.

The article discusses the comparison between choral principle and Zeusian principle applied in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. Information about the modern civilization with strong moral characteristics for the people in Europe and the U.S., is given. Also mentioned is the subjective nature of Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor Franz Liszt as well as his satanic view of man as being depicted on his music.

The article discusses the ill effects of whining on people, and offers tips on tackling the behavior across different age groups. It suggests a proactive, positive and visualization approach for handling little kids, while listening and self-assessing are mentioned as key points for handling teenage whining. It concludes with a focus on adult whiners, and recommends patience, drawing up boundaries, and setting up a whining time as options.

People appear to know other people better than they know themselves, at least when it comes to predicting future behaviour and achievement. Why? People display a rather accurate grasp of human nature in general, knowing how social behaviour is shaped by situational and internal constraints. They just exempt themselves from this understanding, thinking instead that their own actions are more a product of their agency, intentions, and free will - a phenomenon we term 'misguided exceptionalism'. How does this relate to cultural differences in self-insight? And are there areas of human life where people may still know themselves better than they know other people? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The future is where we will live the rest of our lives, so we devote a lot of the present to planning for it. Psychological research has provided insights into such 'episodic future thinking', which can take several forms: maintaining delayed intentions to perform specific actions in the future, imagining future events as a way to help plan for possible eventualities, and thinking about the future to enable us to make better long-term decisions. Understanding of how future thinking works must be complemented by the question of function: What is future-thinking for? We argue that comparisons of future thinking across species are a vital analytical tool. Animal models such as the Western scrub-jay highlight the evolutionary forces driving intelligence, and challenge our assumptions about the uniqueness of human future-thinking, and how good we are at it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses leaders within the U.S. Army who are referred to as toxic leaders that behave in selfish, abusive and narcissistic ways towards the soldiers they command. The author maintains that Army leadership should include qualities of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, mentoring and self-regulation.

The article presents a humorous discussion on air travel and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) potential plan to allow cell-phones to be used during flights as of December 2013, focusing on the behavior and conduct of airline passengers. The social aspects of airline travel are mentioned, as well as the Twitter social network and the Instagram photo-sharing service. Social media users and in-flight smokers are also examined.

The article presents a study which investigated evidence for a biological basis for human empathy towards certain animals, and not others, maintaining that the intensity and expression of that empathy is influenced by culture and by individual experience. It mentions the biologically predisposed aversions, or biophobias, that many primates, including man, learn towards venomous animals, especially spiders and snakes. Anthropomorphism is also mentioned as a defining component of pet-keeping. The emotional aspects behind animal domestication are discussed.

The article discusses work and life balance and how locum tenens offers various options. It explains the importance of taking personal time off not only for one's health and well-being but also for patients' safety. Locus tenens can reportedly provide a flexible schedule and workplace as well as a secured compensation based on one's desired lifestyle. Some personal experiences of locum tenens professionals are presented.

This article discusses the self-fulfilling prophecy of W. I. Thomas which somehow affects subsequent developments of people's behavior and society. It offers information on how people perceived a particular situation as real and if they do lead to its fulfillment. It defines that the said prophecy is a false definition of the situation which elicits a new behavior making the false conception come true.

The article offers suggestions on how to reduce and remove unhealthy attitudes in life. It highlights the need to decrease the feeling of self-importance and prevent the creation of barriers to prevent from dissatisfaction. Also emphasized is the management of burden of bitterness, hatred and anger to make the life of people better.

The article provides information on the 20 reasons which make rugby football a worse game including bad manners, late substitutions, and warbling actors or actresses. It states that bad manners arise when spectators and rugby fans begin to blare boos and whistles which the game does not need. It also notes that celebrity stars are not important in the game since their presence seems melodramatic.

The article profile the career of video game programmer Jason Rohrer. Rohrer's life at home in rural Potsdam, New York with his wife and children are described. The circumstance behind Passage, the first video game he developed in 2007, are discussed. Critics have said that his work illustrates how a game can be an expressive and artistic vehicle for exploring the human condition. Passage is praised as a video game that can make people cry.

An essay is presented which addresses the social aspects of gender in relation to double standards about behavior by men and women in America as of 2016, and it mentions the different ways that certain people treat U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The claim that Trump was unprepared for his first televised political debate with Clinton is addressed, along with criticism of Clinton for over-preparing for the debate. Job qualifications for men and women are assessed.

A humorous essay is presented which addresses the popularity of businessman and 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, and it mentions mainstream culture in America and the paper "Folk Judgments of Normality: Part Statistical, Part Evaluative" which was co-written by philosopher Joshua Knobe and Adam Bear. Trump's views about Mexican immigrants, Muslims in America, and war heroes are examined, along with research regarding how people decide what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Part II. Details the use of the strength-based model in a juvenile justice system. Factors that can influence or prompt human behavior change; Strength based questions intended to foster productive conservation; Exception questions in getting families to recognize positive behavioral changes.

Opinion. Presents the author's opinion about the debate whether nature or nurture shapes the social behavior of humans. Developments in the biological sciences that seem to prove that human behavior is all in the genes; Information on the people whose studies and answers to the issue point at nurture as the factor responsible for shaping human behavior; What biology tells about culture and society; Concluding remarks.

The article focuses on chimpanzee aggression, particularly among males that attempt to disrupt the community hierarchy, and discusses how chimpanzee aggression can help humans better understand human aggression, social ties, and hierarchies.

The article focuses on the social fragmentation that occurred among the chimpanzee population at the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania. Topics include what chimpanzee's can teach humans about societal interaction, social ties in chimpanzee populations, and researcher Joseph Feldblum's examination of chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall's notes on chimpanzee society.

The article discusses the reportedly bizarre behavior that Afghan President Hamid Karzai has displayed as of February 2014, focusing on Karzai's public criticism of the U.S. government, his views towards the Taliban Islamist group, and his apparent refusal to sign a security pact with America. Afghan history is addressed, including a British invasion during the 19th century and the assassination of Shah Shuja. Poppy cultivation and heroin exports from Afghanistan are also examined.

The article presents the author's insights on technology policies. The author emphasizes that policies in information and communication technologies have applied to do with the actual problems experienced by online users due to human behavior. Moreover, it considers technology policies as a step towards additional guidelines and professional development on technology use.

The article focuses on how school librarians could lead change in their schools. It states that some people do not want change because it is considered as a threat to familiar behavior. It says that in introducing change there should be a sense of urgency, a group that has the power to lead the change, communicate the vision of change. It adds that school librarians must consider all aspects including the involvement of principals, school staff, and the community.

Offers proposals for restoring New York City financially and socially. The importance of socialization and human connection; Why there is a need for irony in New York City.

The author reflects on the implications of the study which shows that human behaviors are affected by friends and relatives, and behaviors, illnesses, and moods can be transmitted through friendship networks. The author suggests that the government should focus on health campaigns rather than individual behavior to improve public health. The author also points out the advantage of identifying the social aspect and limitations of human behavior.

The article presents a survey of people in the news exhibiting dubious behavior. Mike Huckabee accused Mormons of believing that Jesus Christ and the Devil are brothers. Atlanta Falcons head football coach Bobby Petrino resigned with three games left in the season. The reports by former United States senator George Mitchell concerning the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball failed to evaluate the sport of baseball as a whole.

Reports on a psychology study on laughter as a social and emotional signal used differently by men and women. Discussion of the attractiveness of certain laughs and its affect on others; Suggestions of an evolutionary advantage of laughter in building coalitions, proposed by researchers Moria Smoski and Michael J. Owren of Cornell University; Outline of future research proposals.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article “The big Picture: It's All in the Head” by Virginia Postrel in the February 26, 1996 issue.

The article focuses on the study of anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon on Yãnomamõ Indians. It mentions that Chagnon has stayed with15,000 members of the Indian tribe for 15 months which spread across 75,000 square miles of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela and spent four years learning the language and culture of Yãnomamõ. Moreover, Yãnomamõ's culture is built around aggression, ferocity, and warfare wherein Chagnon finds out that wars are carried out in order to capture women and take vengeance. It also mentions that findings of Chagnon emphasizes the likeness of their culture to animal behavior in terms of competition for women, recognition of relatives, and breeding patterns in which aggressive Yãnomamõ produces more offspring.

The article discusses the use of self-oriented behavior (SOB) or emotional, spiritual and personal (ESP) in communication style. It highlights several traits of SOBs including aggression, bullying and manipulation. It also cites the importance to understand the emotions and personal beliefs of the communicators.

The article offers tips on how to have positive attitude to achieve success including self motivation, have some exercise with family or friend, and challenging self to see positive things.

The article suggests ways to respond to people who ask for advice including asking questions from them to get a better understanding of what they actually need, sharing them the general information and invite specific doubts, and offering an alternative if you are busy at that time.

A satiric article is presented which offers suggestions for politely insulting others using words such as fobbing, elf-skinned, and flap-dragon with the prefix Thou.

The article discusses the political aspects regarding the discourse on genes' role in human behavior and personality traits, frequently referencing the article "Does Biology Justify Ideology? The Politics of Genetic Attribution" by Elizabeth Suhay and Toby Epstein Jayaratne in the Summer 2013 issue of the periodical "Public Opinion Quarterly." The article discusses liberals and conservatives' perspectives on the influence of genes on human traits.

The article presents a reprint of the article "How to Advance the Cause of Liberty," by Robert LeFevre, which appeared in his book "A Way to Be Free: The Autobiography of Robert LeFevre," Vol. II. It discusses how a person can help in promoting human well being through cause of liberty advancement. It mentions the importance of learning one's nature, considering the ability of acting and thinking, the power to control own energy, and the goal of setting own standards.

Statistics are given regarding a person's attitude including the number of people making a New Year's resolution, on which aspects in life that change a person most and the number of people who chose quotes that depicts a person's attitude.

The article examines body language. A group of behavioral scientists discuss body language displayed by persons surveyed by the publication who were waiting in line for service at Starbucks coffee shops in New York City. The most commonly observed human behavior among those waiting in line was persons using their smartphones to send or read electronic mail messages.

The article focuses on how to bring excellence into a salon business. It cites some ways to which the term culture is being used such as the excellence of taste in humanities and fine arts, integrated human behaviour and belief, and shared attitudes, goals and values. Several core values that can affect the way customers perceive the business are discussed which include communicating honestly and acting with integrity, being passionate in meeting the client's needs, and working as a team.

The article provides a random ranking of several acts of bad behavior, and it mentions social networking executive Mark Zuckerberg's plan to build a wall on his 700-acre property in Kauai, Hawaii, a potential income increase for British Queen Elizabeth II in 2017, and smartphone use statistics.

The author discusses mental illness and the role of faith in helping or hurting those suffering from it. According to her, people struggle with acknowledging mental illness and prefer remaining silent or talk in code about the illness. She believes that it is the duty of the church to talk openly about mental illness to lift the lingering shame that persists.

The article presents tips to attract a woman which includes being humorous, being adventurous, and being yourself. According to the article these tips will help men to make the woman feel relaxed and reduce the tension. It also suggests that these tips will help men gain attention and respect among women.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including self-oriented behavior, the multitasking performance of brain and the use of body language and facial expressions in conversation.