Observations
They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior
April 30, 2020 — Peter Glick Observations
Phil Anderson’s article “More Is Different” describes how different levels of complexity require new ways of thinking. And as the virus multiplies and spreads, that’s just what the human race desperately needs...
April 29, 2020 — Clifford Brangwynne | Opinion Observations
The pandemic is no excuse to abandon chronic disease management and prevention
May 1, 2020 — Rachel Issaka | Opinion Recent Posts Select Topic Virtual reality could help domestic batterers identify with victims
May 17, 2020 — Susana Martinez-Conde
She believed in the great potential for growth and development
May 16, 2020 — Scott Barry Kaufman
Many of us underestimate how positively others will respond when we try it
Patients held for psychiatric care are especially vulnerable; we must act now to support them
Health care already has effective treatment tools, including medications, but many people who could benefit are reluctant to seek them out
Neither approach is ideal. The best option is to temper your negative emotions by focusing on positive ones
The best way to have a good death is to live a good life
May 3, 2020 — Scott Barry Kaufman
Resilience and strength can often be attained through unexpected routes
April 25, 2020 — Scott Barry Kaufman
As psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote, “Perhaps human nature has been sold short”
April 18, 2020 — Scott Barry Kaufman
It reveals that they involve the amygdala, the prefrontal cortex, the posterior cingulate and the anterior temporal cortex
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