The Science of Generosity & Holiday Gift Guide | Schauer Thoughts

Описание: Get ready for a strange mix of holiday cheer and fear, this week we’re serving up the science and psychology of generosity with a side of lore (my lore.) Don’t worry, things will be merry and bright… eventually. I’m just joshing, but make sure to check out the links below for sources, ideas, and much more. Hope to see you in the communal shower!

Link to my substack: https://substack.com/@sarahschauer

Full reading list will be posted tomorrow, Dec. 10, around noon PST - it is simply too long for this caption lol.

Resources:
Undoing Drugs: How Harm Reduction Is Changing the Future of Drugs and Addition - Maia Szalavitz
Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins - from Spices to Vices - Noah Whiteman
What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice & Change - Emily Falk
Give Well, Feel Great: The Science of Gift Giving and Receiving
https://www.templeton.org/news/give-w...
The Psychology Behind Perfect Gift-Giving
https://swipegifts.com/blog/gift-psyc...

Gift Resources & Links:
Scientific American’s Best Nonfiction of 2025
https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...
The Scientific American Staff’s Favorite Books of 2025
https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...
Gifts for every kind of nerd
https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2...
Craft Club
https://www.craftclubco.com/pages/gif...
Customer Stained Glass Piece
https://www.etsy.com/market/custom_st...
Custom Vinyl Records
https://www.freestyle-vinyl.com/colle...
Canva Magazines
https://www.canva.com/magazines/
Custom Lego Figure
https://www.lego.com/en-us/minifigure...
Fibonacci Wall and Desk Clock
https://www.etsy.com/listing/15767710...
Gifts for math lovers
https://www.mathnasium.com/blog/great...
Educational Subscription Boxes for Kids
https://www.cratejoy.com/collections/...
STEM Build Boxes
https://coolsciencefinds.com/articles...
Lighting for Lego Sets
https://www.lightmybricks.com/blogs/l...
Science Art - Scientific Illustration Artworks and Wall Art
https://cognitive-surplus.com/collect...
Planet Bath bombs
https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/pl...
Custom Star Map from special nights - jewelry, art, etc
https://www.thenightsky.com/
They have star map lockets!
Library Check Out Card Bookmark - Vintage
https://www.etsy.com/listing/10815919...
Custom Book Embosser
https://www.etsy.com/listing/84050807...
Jane Eyre Embroidery Kit
https://www.etsy.com/listing/10085317...