Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what. — Ernest Hemingway I’m going to give a little twist to today’s Thanksgiving post. In previous years, I have typically discussed the psychology of gratefulness, showcasing how giving gratitude can have some profoundly positive effects…
Peace is not an absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — Ronald Reagan Lately, it’s felt like groups are more and more in conflict with each other. Republicans versus Democrats. Nation One versus Nation Two. Ninjas versus Pirates. (Obviously Team Ninja over here.) And in understanding these tensions–and…
When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. — George Washington Carver Many writers dislike being asked where they get their creative ideas from, largely, because they have no clue themselves. Creativity seems to strike sporadically and harnessing it can sometimes feel like trying…
Our theories are crutches; to show that they are valid, they must be used to walk. ― Jean-Baptiste Dumas Today, I’m going to reveal a slightly secret, slightly insulting fact: we “in the biz” call you lay people. I know, it’s not the most flattering term. But we academics have to justify all the years we’ve…
There is no sincerer love than the love of food. — George Bernard Shaw Since the prior week, something miraculous has happened: there’s food in my refrigerator. As a graduate student, my shopping cart often consists of ramen, peanut butter, and a six-pack of PBR. But as of last Saturday, I have vegetables and hamburgers, sandwich…
I get more spam than anyone I know. — Bill Gates Have you been receiving more spam phone calls lately? Do you hate them? Do you still occasionally get tricked into answering them? Today, we’re going to talk about the psychology of spam–and no, not the psychology of people who eat that weird canned meat…