The Science of Being Liked

Popular culture has decided that men wearing ‘slutty little shorts’ might be the only way to combat global anxiety. From Harry Styles’ new video to Taron Egerton’s psycho dance to the $120 million ad starring Chalamet & Bunny, we’re not mad, just curious.  

Speaking of anxiety, a political earthquake just hit regional Australia, and every sitting politician is currently doing a little nervous wee. Yes, we’re unpacking the 30-year-coming rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. 

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Some people think a 30-minute journey only takes 15, and it turns out there is a very specific name for people who live with this brand of chaos: ‘time optimists’. Holly and Clare identify, but is being a ‘time optimist’ a sign of a positive outlook or are you just, as punctual Amelia hints, just a lil’ bit selfish?

And: People who are liked by everyone are all good at one specific thing. Here’s how to fake it.

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What to read: 

• We need to stop romanticising the 'always late' friend.
• Harry Styles refuses to repeat himself. On his fourth album, that's the whole point.
• 'I've been the "useful" friend my whole life. Here's why I'm done.'

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