Credentials in the Age of the Prompt

The male–female gap in higher education will widen, and the men opting out are not who you think. A short argument about generative AI, the right-tail of the male ability distribution, and the future of credential-based hiring.

May 2026 · Björn Persson

Does it hurt to ask?

On whether asking participants about trauma, depression, or suicidal thoughts is harmful. The empirical answer, across four decades of studies and tens of thousands of participants, is no — and the more interesting question is what it costs us not to ask.

May 2026 · Björn Persson