Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream. — Khalil Gibran What’s more embarrassing: forgetting something you were supposed to do, or forgetting something you already did? Actually, forgetting things I’ve already done would probably reduce embarrassment. What I’m trying to get at, here, is that unless my blog posts are suddenly being sent…
In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. — Franchesca Ramsey In thinking about one of the greatest barriers to societal flourishing, there is one psychological bias that stands out above the others: stereotypes. Whether those are racial, religious, gendered, or political, the use and endorsement of stereotypes greatly impairs humans’ ability to get along….
There are few things more frustrating than knowing you know a word but being unable to prove it. — Jake Teeny (when he couldn’t find a quote applicable to today’s post). Today in Columbus we had a Level 2 Snow Emergency. I didn’t even know there were such things. And neither did Ohio State apparently (curse…
Memory…is the diary that we all carry about with us. — Oscar Wilde What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever forgotten? Don’t worry, with my head in the clouds so often , I’m sure I’ve done worse. Along with improving your concentration, improving your memory is probably one of the most important cognitive skills to develop. So…
It’s easy to play the hand after the cards have been dealt. – George Teeny Last Friday, I completed the first part of my candidacy exam. I had four measly hours to complete six grisly questions, and, overall, I think I did pretty well (except for the part where I accidentally jettisoned my energy drink all over…
Time moves in one direction, memory another. – William Gibson If you haven’t heard me complain about my big and impending candidacy test (the three-part exam that determines whether I’m “worthy” to pursue a PhD), then you have that opportunity now: Ah! I have a huge test—that covers everything in social psychology!—in just over a…