This week, I’m excited to bring you something unique for Everyday Psych: a personal interview with one of psychology’s most esteemed and influential psychologists, Dr. Richard Nisbett. Dr. Nisbett discovered some of the most interesting findings in social psychology, conducting research on people’s ability to introspect, on what ‘intelligence’ actually is, and how people from…
YouTube comments: The most cogent written argument for why you should never learn how to read. — John Oliver Have you ever wondered why it nearly takes a hazmat suit and CDC clearance to wade into the comments section on a YouTube video? Although you may not expect something like a cat video to trigger…
What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. – Samuel Johnson Let’s imagine you had the goal “make more money.” Which of the following options would you prefer: (1) A long and effortful path to making more money? or (2) A quick and easy path to the same outcome? If you at…
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. — George Sand Aw, love. What an amazing, terrible, beautiful, and most despicable thing love is. Since this blog’s inception, I have written on this all-consuming emotion here, here, here, here, here, and here. So, with spring back—it’s pink and cherry blossoms spreading allergies…
Below, are a select list of outlets where my content and writing have been featured, podcasts where I have been invited to speak, and other opportunities to learn more about the helpful and insightful world of social psychology! FEATURED WEBSITES Psychology Today With over 30 million viewers each month, Psychology Today stands as one of…
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. — Alan Dundes There are few compliments that make me blush more than saying I have a nice voice. Maybe it’s the storyteller in me, maybe it’s the wannabe cowboy desperado. But in high school, I was so…