"Do you know what a God who is not personal is?” asks Mordechai. “Weather. Just weather.” -- God on Trial by Anthony Sacramone Small talk in Ohio is never a problem: You always have the weather. …
Jake Goes to Court
It is not wisdom but authority that makes a law. -- Thomas Hobbes On Tuesday, I had to go to court. Not the courts, where I play basketball, have fun, and get some exercise. But the court where I …
Black Friday Brain
What consumerism really is, at its worst, is to get people to buy things that don't actually improve their lives. -- Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon.com) Although I’ve never tried it, I’ve heard it’s …
Guest Blogger: Brain Enhancement
Today, I am excited to present a post from a guest blogger, Jackie Edwards. Jackie is a freelance editor, researcher, and writer with a focus on education, health and well-being. Cerebrum …
In-clothed-nito Psychology
What a strange power there is in clothing. -- Isaac Bashevis Singer, Nobel-Prize winner Let me be the first person to tell you that getting a PhD doesn’t mean you’re smart. Here goes: I needed …
A Nudge for Tomorrow
So to put it simply, forcing people to choose is not always wise, and remaining neutral is not always possible. -- Richard Thayer, author of Nudge It’s always easier to identify problems rather …