Rob Henderson

1 week ago | robkhenderson.com | Rob Henderson

Some topics I discuss in this latest installment of Rob Henderson’s Office Hours:Contrary to internet mythos, most sex that takes place is within committed relationships, not in short-term casual situations. I broke down what the real data says. One of the studies I shared: depression spreads more easily from women than men. I offered a few thoughts on why that might be—and why we’re more reactive to women’s emotional states.

1 week ago | robkhenderson.com | Rob Henderson

You can now listen to my recent conversation with Isaac Simpson on The Carousel Podcast. Links for Spotify and Apple Podcast. Today (April 15) at 4pm at America’s National Churchill Museum. Free and open to the public. Details here. April 16 (tomorrow) at 6pm. Details and registration here. The Psychology of Social Status and Class. My conversation with Jordan B. Peterson:Applications are now open for the University of Austin.

1 week ago | robkhenderson.com | Rob Henderson

In an era saturated with social media platforms and personal-brand building, you might expect a steep rise in the average person’s desire to stand out. After all, every swipe of the thumb reveals meticulously curated Instagram feeds, viral TikTok dances, and a seemingly endless supply of aspiring YouTubers. But paradoxically, our culture is fostering new forms of seemingly bold self-promotion while also becoming more risk averse.

2 weeks ago | robkhenderson.com | Rob Henderson

Some topics I discuss in this fourth installment of Rob Henderson’s Office Hours:The Social Paradox and the tension between our desire to fit in and stand out. Research on the personality traits of conscientiousness and extraversion. Introverts often assume acting more outgoing will feel fake or forced, but in studies where they’re instructed to be more social, they end up reporting greater happiness than control groups who weren’t given that prompt.

2 weeks ago | robkhenderson.com | Rob Henderson

You can now watch my recent remarks at Princeton University:The paperback version of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class is now available. If you have gained any value from this newsletter would like to support my work, please buy a copy today. For yourself. For a friend or a loved one. If you can’t afford it, please support your local library.