Utu is commonly misunderstood to mean violent revenge, but it really describes reciprocity, harmony and balance – ideas central to New Zealand’s international relations.
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Robin Wall Kimmerer envisions an economy of gratitude and reciprocity with nature, using the serviceberry tree as a key witness.
A behavioral ecologist explains the reciprocal social relationships vampire bats maintain, in sickness and in health.
Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are not isolated problems — they are part of an interconnected web of crises that demand urgent and comprehensive action.
Shane Jones’ draft mining strategy is politically divisive. But New Zealand must face the practical and ethical implications of its own reliance on the critical minerals extracted elsewhere.
Presents are about giving, receiving and reciprocating, and how this cycle strengthens relationships.
Singing, as a communal exercise, can break down social barriers, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids’ social-emotional development on track in these four areas.
Our desire to condemn and punish non-cooperative behaviour is strong. But we must also try to understand the complex emotional motivations of those refusing to wear masks.
Do children understand the lesson that if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours? Developmental psychologists suggest they’re more likely to punish bad behavior than they are to reward good deeds.
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Assistant Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Yale University
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Professor of Economics, Tasmanian Behavioural Lab, University of Tasmania
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