Social and Cultural Mythology

The Fresh Start Myth: Why This Time Rarely Is Different

Neha / August 31, 2026

The 100th and final myth in this series: the belief that a new insight, book, or fresh start will finally be the one that sticks. Research says the reward is in starting, not the outcome.

Social and Cultural Mythology

The Good Old Days Myth: Why “Kids These Days” Has Been Wrong for 2,600 Years

Neha / August 31, 2026

Researchers have traced ‘kids these days’ complaints back roughly 2,600 years. A 2019 study found the belief says more about the believer than about any actual kids.