I think the power of persuasion would be the greatest superpower of all time. – Jenny Mollen I arrived at graduate school wanting to study persuasion and social influence. And seven years later, that has still been a top interest of mine. So, when I read an article published just this month in social psychology’s…
If you want to be happy, be. — Leo Tolstoy It should come as no surprise that I write today’s post with a big smile on my face. I’ve defended my dissertation, so I’m no longer a graduate student and now have my PhD. And today, I officially start my new job as an assistant…
Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. — Teddy Roosevelt Throughout my years in graduate school, I have been obsessed with trying to understand one specific human behavior: When and why people try to persuade others of their opinions (i.e., engage in “word of mouth”) In fact, I was recently featured…
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…
We’re all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed. — Madeleine M. Kunin When I’ve spoken with friends and family on the phone recently, I’ve felt guilty. After catching me up on their life, they turn the question to me — and I only have two words to share: Job applications….
Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws. — Douglas Adams Today’s post conveys some bad news… Well, really, it’s a post about bad news, which in fact, is actually good news for you. Because to begin this post, I’m going to…