psychology

  • Linear Programming A Better World

    Every morning I go to a coffee shop, sit with a cup of coffee, and write out my thoughts to get my head in order for the day. Anyone who is compelled to write knows that there are a million… Continue reading

  • A Conflict Of Motivations

    Nothing begins with knowledge and reason. Experience is the foundation of understanding, not knowledge. Both of my parents grew up poor, in what were called cold-water flats. Thus, a large part of their primary motivation in life had always been… Continue reading

  • Culture As Purpose

    To understand why we have religion. Evolutionary Success for most of nature is measured by the ability to have grandchildren. We humans, however, have gained the capacity to make our environment so toxic and complicated that the measure of our… Continue reading

  • America’s Ladder

    Finally, we are coming to the end of World War Two. My mind keeps going back to an old movie. Not black and white old, but one from earlier in my life. A movie titled, “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990). The movie… Continue reading

  • An Entrenched Delusion

    Our true selves could solve our problems much better than our fantasy selves. Apparently, I live in the state that is the basketball capital of the world. There is a sign on the highway, so it must be true. Nonetheless,… Continue reading

  • A Starving Populace

    A lesson from my first world curse. Not too long ago I was sitting in a pub, having a burger and beer, and trying to relax. No different than anyone else. I saw the way she was looking at me,… Continue reading