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Psychology researcher Judith Rich Harris formulated the theory that children's personalities are mostly influenced by their genes and their social group. The theory contradicts the myth that the way the parents raise their children has the most important role in the shaping of their character. According to her research the teenagers personality is formed when they are trying to fit in with the group or to compete with their peers. There is an article on edge.org about the work of Judith Rich Harris: link

In an article of Northeastern University News, Lisa Feldman Barrett, University Distinguished Professor of Psychology, is quoted saying that we are at a moment in history when it is very important to have a working knowledge of science. Luckily there a lot of scientists how are trying to communicate in simple terms that are adapted to the general public.

According to journalist David Wallace-Wells, the most important thing that we can do at this point to try to stop climate change is political action. Other measures may not be able to counteract the failure to change state policies so that they will effectively result in reducing the global warming effect. His interview in The Guardian.