But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. — George Orwell, 1984 Language is powerful. Probably more powerful than you think. For although “sticks and stones can break bones,” words can topple nations. It is language that provides the basis for record keeping. It is language that allows us to have laws that govern…
Man still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. —Charles Darwin Today, I left for San Antonio to attend the annual conference for the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, where I (my mouth still speckled with BBQ sauce I’m sure) will engage with the research of thousands who are…
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. — Bertrand Russell What are some topics or activities that you’re unwilling to admit you enjoy? Enjoyment is a fundamental human experience – and one of the most sought out. But, when you say you enjoy something, what does that say about you? Why might there…
We take better care of our smartphone than ourselves. — Arianna Huffington A finding that might shock you: on average, people spend 20% of their entire waking day looking at their phone. Probably one of the biggest changes in human behavior over the last two decades has been the use of the cell phone. But…
No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together – Anonymous For as much as human society glamorizes romantic relationships, they sure are difficult. Whether that is starting a romance or maintaining it, there are plenty of challenges. Today, we’re going to talk about one straightforward strategy…
It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices. – Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Every day you are confronted with countless choices. Did you do your work or scroll through social media? Did you choose the freeway or the backstreets?…