psychology

  • The Evil Paradox

    Caffeine boosts my productivity, but destroys my creativity. Continue reading

  • Focus, Intention, and Prayer

    If you believe in the importance of focus, the power of intention or prayer, then you must acknowledge that nobody has greater focus, energy in their intention, or prays louder than the psychopath. Drugs, including caffeine and sugar, can help… Continue reading

  • Social Perspective

    Trying to be right is not the same thing as trying to get attention. In fact, a group of people trying to be right will interact differently and form a different social structure than a group of people trying to… Continue reading

  • Quantum AI

    In the end, there is no difference between adapting too fast and not adapting fast enough. All of the problems we face in this world are caused by our reluctance to see ourselves as part of the environment. We stubbornly… Continue reading

  • We Are All Hard-Wired

    Most people are hard-wired to put the individual first. Some people are hard-wired to put the community first. A few people are hard-wired to put the entire ecosystem first. Continue reading

  • Community Building With Language

    When teenagers bond, they create their own language from a lexicon of shared emotional experiences. Because of their inexperience, these are mostly from modern pop culture; song lyrics and movie quotes. When young parents bond with other young parents, they… Continue reading