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Seeking the perfect enemy“ Elphaba — when I first got here, there was discord and discontent. And where I come from, everyone knows: the best way to bring folks…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024
Is this the age of liars and bullies?Senator Joseph Mccarthy 1954 anti-communist hearingsOct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
How much does our luck define us? How can we improve our odds in the face of randomness?The Random Factor: How Chance and Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World around UsAug 14, 2024Aug 14, 2024
The Four Horsemen of the Wokealypse, and why the right is freaking out.“In 5-billion years the Sun will expand & engulf our orbit as the charred ember that was once Earth vaporizes. Have a nice day.”― Neil…Aug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
Silver Medal Syndrome- when is a winner also a loser?“I have a problem with that silver medal. It’s like, ‘Congratulation s, you almost won. Of all the losers, you’re the number one loser. No…Jul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024
Can our deceased loved ones visit us in our final moments?“Individuals approaching death often experience encounters with their dead relatives, who seem to welcome them to the next world. These…Jul 23, 2024Jul 23, 2024
How well can you know somebody? How well do people know you?How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply SeenJul 20, 2024Jul 20, 2024