In his research program, Primbs investigated the influence of our social and cultural environment on our prejudices. "Everyone has associations with certain groups of people," he explained.

She builds her argument with a variety of anecdotes and cultural references. Often these examples flip conventional wisdom to highlight the influence of our body on thought.

The presidential election is long past, but online attacks aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have kept right on coming. This week brought a slate of fresh examples of ways in which ...