Last month’s active lifestyle left me less time for reading. I was only able to read one full book. But what a book! Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Robert B. CialdiniI started reading this as it was recommended to me as one of the main books in the …| dr knz @ work
I am currently working on a new project. It’s thematically related and a natural extension of my previous work. For context, last year I developed a system that helps people connect at in-person events. I’m still convinced of its utility, but it is somewhat expensive to operate (there …| dr knz @ work
Buckle up: we need to talk about serious stuff. ❦❦❦ First, some notes on short-form learnings this month. In Praise of “Normal” Engineers: A software engineer argues against the myth of the “10x engineer” (IEEE Spectrum), Charity Majors reminds us that when a company mistakenly focuses on “hiring the top 0 …| dr knz @ work
Quite some reading happened. Let’s start with books. How to be Interesting - Jessica HagyThis is a short, illustrated inspirational handbook. I picked it up because it had been cited from a few other things I was reading. I think this would be OK to put in the hands …| dr knz @ work
This month (in fact, most of my time since I returned from Geneva in March) pretty much felt I was occupied with a full-time management job. My routine every day went approximately as follows: 07:30-09:00 kickstart my thinking in preparation for later action in the day:review current …| dr knz @ work
Just a bit more than two weeks did not enable long reading sessions. I did not open as many books. I was also less lucky than last with regards to quality. I’m OK - you’re OK - Thomas Anthony HarrisWhere the author introduces and explains transactional analysis, a model …| dr knz @ work
Psychology is a diverse discipline that describes a range of human phenomena, drawing from a wealth of research — along with applied practice — to reveal why people think, learn, or behave the way they do. Specializations such as abnormal psychology and developmental psychology attract a great deal of attention, but other applied practices can prove just as impactful. One, in particular, is beginning to attract more recognition due to its considerable economic and social implications: org...| JWU Online
When people reduce their consumption of large-bodied animals but consume more small-bodied animal products, animal suffering is increased, as more animal lives are impacted. Faunalytics and Bryant Research conducted a meta-analysis of the small body problem to evaluate its prevalence and offer recommendations for advocates. The post Quantifying The Small Body Problem: A Meta-Analysis Of Animal Product Reduction Interventions appeared first on Faunalytics.| Faunalytics
Can tortoises be optimistic? For the first time, researchers use cognitive bias tests on reptiles to explore whether mood influences their behavior. The post More Than A Feeling: Evidence That Reptiles May Experience Moods appeared first on Faunalytics.| Faunalytics
Work & Economy Why employers want workers with high EQs Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer August 29, 2025 6 min read ‘Future of Jobs’ report highlights value of emotional intelligence A recent report on “The Future of Jobs” by the World Economic Forum found that while analytical thinking is still the most coveted skill among employers, several emotional intelligence skills (i.e., motivation, self-awareness, empathy, and active listening) rank ...| Harvard Gazette
Health Missing teens where they are Analysts highlight a school-sized gap in mental health screening Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer August 27, 2025 4 min read Hao Yu. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer As anxiety and depression persist at alarming rates among U.S. teens, less than a third of the nation’s public schools conduct mental health screenings, and a significant number of those that do say it’s hard to meet students’ needs, according to a new survey of principals. ...| Harvard Gazette
Science & Tech Seeding solutions for bipolar disorder Human brain organoid showing the integration of excitatory (magenta) and inhibitory neurons (green) of the cerebral cortex.Credit: Arlotta Lab Kermit Pattison Harvard Staff Writer August 25, 2025 9 min read Brain Science grants promote new approaches to treat the condition and discover underlying causes Paola Arlotta holds up a vial of clear fluid swirling with tiny orbs. When she shakes her wrist, the shapes flutter like the contents of a...| Harvard Gazette
Nation & World Why was Pacific Northwest home to so many serial killers? In ‘Murderland,’ alum explores lead-crime theory through lens of her own memories growing up there Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer August 19, 2025 5 min read In Caroline Fraser’s 2025 book “Murderland,” the air is always thick with smog, and sinister beings lie around every corner. Fraser, Ph.D. ’87, in her first book since “Prairie Fires,” her Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of “Little House on the P...| Harvard Gazette
Harvard clinic uses mindfulness techniques to treat medically induced PTSD.| Harvard Gazette
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According to Sternberg and Kauffman (1998), intelligence is defined as “the ability to learn from one’s own experiences, acquire knowledge and use resources effectively in adapting to new situations or solving problems.” This led to several research studies being conducted in the field of intelligence and its relationship to psychology. However, many of the intelligence-based Gardner argued that although reason, logic and knowledge sound similar, they are not alike at all. He believes t...| Communication Theory
A couple of weeks ago, the Greenwich Skeptics in the Pub played host to Sophie Nightingale, who studies the psychology of AI deepfakes. The particular project she spoke about was an experiment in whether people can be trained to be better at distinguishing them from real images. In Nightingale’s experiments, she carefully matched groups of … Continue reading "Passing the Uncanny Valley" The post Passing the Uncanny Valley appeared first on net.wars.| net.wars
Mental health practices can save costs and improve efficiency by integrating new tools into existing EHR systems instead of replacing them. The post These 4 Solutions Help Mental Health Practices Improve Efficiency While Keeping Their Existing EHR Systems appeared first on Psychreg.| Psychreg
In the lives of my grandparents, precise knowledge of the year or day of their birth was not guaranteed. Unlike those who lived at a slower pace, we have become preoccupied with time, perhaps begin…| Dr. Gerald Stein
To be able to concretely love people, we must learn to partner with the mystery of change, to summon its appearance, come what may, and to diligently dance whichever conjuring ritual we happen to have stumbled upon ourselves.| Samsara Diagnostics
Addiction counselors promote well-being and recovery. Start a rewarding career with an online MA in Counseling from TUW.| Touro University Worldwide
Vocal, visual clues are much less accurate at predicting the truth than previously believed The post Why spotting a liar can be harder than you think appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Professor connects expertise in neuroanatomy with his passion for student performance and academic equity The post Expand your mind through ancient brain science appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
A pilot project suggests medical cannabis can support addiction recovery by managing cravings, pain, and mental health symptoms. The post Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
Psychology, computer science students incorporate VR, AR into brain injury rehabilitation The post Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery appeared first on UBC's Okanagan News.| UBC's Okanagan News
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In July my cousin had an accident that landed her in an ICU. Her parents and husband have coordinated family to be present for her 24/7. We are a large enough family that we can do this. I have been present for her for several sessions now. At the beginning, she did not recognize me....| ArtLung
Data-driven hiring is a foundational strategy for competitive advantage in today’s business environment. By combining cutting-edge technology with essential human intuition, leading companies build resilient, diverse teams to meet tomorrow’s challenges, while ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of their hiring processes. The post How Data-Driven Hiring Shapes the Modern Workforce appeared first on Social Hospitality.| Social Hospitality
Discover the profound paradox of love. This article explores why loving others begins with a courageous journey to self-acceptance and how you can fill your own cup.| Life Inspiration
Are people finally awakening to their sense of right and wrong?| Insight
Not many family office advisors are trained to make peace among their clients. How to promote unity and trust| Canadian Family Offices
Unlock the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon (aka the frequency bias) in your marketing. Discover four strategies to take your brand from unseen to unforgettable.| JRR Marketing
Many famous people may also be narcissists. It takes a certain amount of narcissism to desire to be front and center and known by everyone. Here we have created a list of public figures, both past and present, who can most likely be labeled as having narcissistic personality disorder. These are not “official” designations, but ... Read more The post 23 Famous People with the Narcissistic Personality Disorder appeared first on Happier Human.| Happier Human
Sometimes when I think about my own personality, I wonder if I am an INFJ type. INFJ is a personality type defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. It is one of the 16 types that make up the test. INFJs are introverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging people. They make up about 1-2% of ... Read more The post 42 Famous INFJ Celebrities (Who have this Personality Type) appeared first on Happier Human.| Happier Human
Explore ten printable personality tests to uncover temperament, possible career paths, and unique traits like ENFJ or ENTJ in an engaging way.| Happier Human
Carter Phipps explores how psychedelics, postmodern values, and the reawakening of consciousness are reshaping the cultural landscape and laying the groundwork for an integral future. Arguing that we must embrace — and responsibly guide — the weirdness of this transitional moment, he calls for a worldview that integrates science, spirituality, and the deep interior dimensions of human experience. This post was originally published on Integral Life.| Integral Life
From performance anxiety to powerful mindset tools, Jeff Greenwald’s The Mental Edge for Young Athletes is here to help kids thrive in sports and beyond!| The Children's Book Review
Can there ever be psychological safety in the Premier League? A couple of years ago, I was surrounded with so many happy Spurs fans that I bought into the euphoric buzz they were giving off. Ange Postecoglou had brought the smile back to Tottenham supporters. I chatted to Charlie Eccleshare from The Athletic about the...| Eat Sleep Work Repeat
Research has long shown that using friendly nicknames can be a great way to solidify personal relationships between peers or romantic partners. But what’s the impact of using nicknames in professional environments, in which power disparities are common? Through a series of studies with more than 1,100 U.S.-based adults, research finds that using nicknames in workplace relationships between supervisors and subordinates can sometimes have positive effects — but not always. Specifically, res...| Harvard Business Review
What Is Depression? The well-being of your mind and body are interconnected and dependent on one another. When your body feels sick, your mood and mental capabilities are affected; likewise, mental health greatly affects the physical health of your body. Depression impacts how your mind and body feel and react to everyday life. The symptoms […] The post Depression And Its Mental And Physical Effects appeared first on .|
How does the brain create that sweet feeling of happiness? Why is happiness defined as a survival mechanism? Loretta Breuning says that by understanding how your brain achieves happiness, you can rewire it to build positive, sustainable happiness habits. In Habits of a Happy Brain, Breuning discusses the brain chemistry of happiness, how harmful happiness-seeking patterns develop, and her methods for building and maintaining healthier happiness habits. Read more in our Habits of a Happy Brain...| Shortform Books
The giant academic publisher Elsevier is finally reviewing its former decision to publish “research” papers by Richard Lynn, an influential figure in the discredited field of “race science” who argued western civilisation was threatened by genetically inferior ethnic groups. Read … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
Think about stories. We have them and tell them, all of us. That has been true since the time of Stone Age Man. He tried to explain the world, the sun, the moon, and the stars. Add the plants, anim…| Dr. Gerald Stein
One of the reasons Buddhists emphasize the idea of non-self so much, I think, is they see the kind of danger that can emerge from self-focused approaches like expressive individualism. That danger is when we identify with our bad qualities in a way that stops us from getting better. Buddhists emphasize the lack of an essential self so that we can shed our bad qualities, become better than we are.| The Indian Philosophy Blog
Getting the last word can end relationships. Not always, but often. The rage builds in response to perceived offensiveness. Increasing resentment triggers one who has had enough. The chance of pushback grows. High volume, blistering, venomous comments come at once. You can’t retrieve or erase them. They can be unforgettable. Sometimes, a more measured retort […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
Many therapeutic interventions begin by looking backwards. The deep dive into the ocean of previous traumas focuses only on the patient and a few others. Is a broader scope needed? The circumstances surrounding any life are worthy of attention. The historical conditions in which one lives are essential to a backward glance at life, yet […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
Here we go: There is strength in numbers. We feel better with the support of other like-minded people who also benefit from our presence. My old friend Mel was a child during the Great Depression. He made no big deal of it because his father supported the family, and Mel never thought he was in […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
I saw a man this morning, or was it midweek? I keep thinking about him. He wasn’t older than forever, but old enough for today and tomorrow. Mature enough to worry about costumes and conscience. I was driving to a suburban farmer’s market to pick up a knife I’d left for sharpening. As I entered […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
If I Knew the World Ended Tomorrow, I Would Plant an Apple Tree Today by Herakut in Berlin. — “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
Feeling alienated from the world is not a new phenomenon. We believe we don’t belong, and our lack of confidence underscores our strangeness. Authenticity becomes dangerous for fear of exposing our dislocation, as if there were a flaw in our manufacture, putting us in the wrong place at the wrong time. Two examples, many years […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
Opportunity knocks, but doesn’t tell us what we will find behind a different door. We often pursue what we’ve always wanted—something hard to turn away from. There are many possible vocations. Additionally, hobbies, vacations, romantic pursuits, and friendships compete for time. How about adding education instead of working or choosing to spend time with the […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
Understanding yourself is a tough job. I’d like to discuss what makes it difficult, along with two other short lessons that might help you a bit on your journey through life. 1. If you want t…| Dr. Gerald Stein
In the fast-paced world of digital competition, mental resilience can make all the difference. Just The post Mental Training Crossover: Lessons from Combat Sports Psychology for Digital Competitors first appeared on My MMA News.| My MMA News
Do you like karaoke, singing in the shower, or anywhere you can? Do you play any instruments or write lyrics? What if the songs you listen to could define your personality? Everyone likes music: there are no exceptions. We all react to music in some way: singing, humming, or tapping our feet to the rhythm. […]| VOICES
Because trading is often an intense mental activity, most traders forget their physical well-being. Here's how you can use it to boost your performance instead.| Babypips.com
There’s a particular kind of mental math we all do, usually without realizing it. We add up achievements, subtract failures, and calculate whether we’re worthy of respect, love, or even basic self-acceptance. The equation feels logical: land the dream job = valuable person. Write the perfect book = deserve happiness. Get 500 likes = temporarily ... Read More The post Breaking Free from Conditional Self-Worth appeared first on Ness Labs.| Ness Labs
Used properly, a trade blog or journal can help you track your behavioral tendencies and their usual outcomes to make the most out of it.| Babypips.com
As over 5 million students await their GCSE results, researchers have conducted the most robust... Heavy and painful periods linked to lower GCSE grades and attendance, new study finds appeared first on News.| News
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Emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence reflects skilled leadership and self-management. Earn a BA in Psychology online at TUW.| Touro University Worldwide
Teams don't fail because they lack talent – they fail because of invisible choices made every day. From the split-second decision to speak up or stay silent, to whether someone steps forward or holds back. Here, Perry Timms and Kirsten Buck of PTHR reveal the science behind what really drives team success. The post The science behind what makes or breaks a team appeared first on HRZone.| HRZone
Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that may harm us. But fear can also hold us back from doing the things we want to do.| Hidden Brain Media
The prevailing wisdom says that negative thoughts and feelings have no place at the office. But that goes against basic biology. All healthy human beings have an inner stream of thoughts and feelings that include criticism, doubt, and fear. David and Congleton have worked with leaders in various industries to build a critical skill they call emotional agility, which enables people to approach their inner experiences in a mindful, values-driven, and productive way rather than buying into or tr...| Harvard Business Review
One of the reasons Buddhists emphasize the idea of non-self so much, I think, is they see the kind of …Continue reading →| Love of All Wisdom
Like most of those around me, I feel the pull of expressive individualist ideas: I think it is a hugely important part of being human to be ourselves and express ourselves, in ways that express our…| Love of All Wisdom
No matter how good you are as a trader and how great your trading strategy is performing, sooner or later, you will experience losing trades. What separates the professional from the amateur trader is how well he can handle losses.| Trading Education & Tools – Journals, Courses, and Pro Strategies
The following article was originally published in Law & Liberty. View it here. At a tumultuous time in history, with too many parallels to our own, an astonishing drama unfolded. Amidst a raging civil war in 1939 Spain, Maria Montessori anxiously waited with her grandchildren on the second floor of their house in Barcelona as … Continue reading "The Ordered Liberty of Montessori Education"| Marsha Familaro Enright
Please go to this link to read this article in Portuguese.| Marsha Familaro Enright
Austrian economist Bob Murphy talked to Marsha Familaro Enright about the reasons for her opposition to school vouchers, even though she founded, and ran the private Council Oak Montessori School for 27 years. Enright warns that they will ruin the independence of private schools. Enright also describes her work towards creating optimal higher education using … Continue reading "Austrian Economist Bob Murphy Interviews Marsha Familaro Enright on School Vouchers"| Marsha Familaro Enright
For most of man’s existence on Earth, the universe has been anything but benevolent. Famines, floods, and earthquakes have destroyed whole populations. The plague ravaged Europe during the Middle Ages. Even in the nineteenth century, two out of three people died as children. On the frontier, starvation was not that uncommon after a long winter … Continue reading "The Habit of Hope"| Marsha Familaro Enright
by Rachel Davison Oak Farm Montessori School and Marsha Familaro Enright* The Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute Teaching Freedom Illustrations Abstract Free Enterprise educators are urged to examine their educational principles and align their classroom practice with their advocacy of liberty by providing a classroom environment that develops the virtues as well as the ideas needed … Continue reading "Teaching Freedom: Incorporating the Principles of a Free Society into Pedagogy"| Marsha Familaro Enright
By Marsha Familaro Enright President, The Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute, sponsor of The Great Connections Program The Economic Stage is Set In recent decades, the creative destruction of capitalism has changed the face of the U.S. economy, destroying many former giants of industry like TWA and Montgomery Wards, integrating others into colossal conglomerates, like GE. … Continue reading "Flourishing Through Education in the Creative Destruction of Capitalism: The Science and Educa...| Marsha Familaro Enright
by Marsha Familaro Enright, July 2013 for The Great Connections Seminar Introspection as Freedom To be able to make truly free choices, we need to know ourselves, be in control of ourselves, and to protect ourselves from the control and influence of others so that we can make the best, most objective, most life-advancing decisions … Continue reading "The Psychology and Practice of Introspection"| Marsha Familaro Enright
I recently came back from teaching 15 and 16 year old boys at Camp Indecon and one of my best classes centered around the 1997 movie, The Edge. We intensely discussed the film’s story and characters, and the meaning of many scenes of dialogue. This film features an amazing hero and my campers wanted to … Continue reading "The Edge: Features a One of a Kind Movie Hero"| Marsha Familaro Enright
Philosophy & Psychology If “Emotions Are Not Tools of Cognition,” What Are They?: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Reason and Emotion Marsha Familaro Enright A Conversation with Ayn Rand “Emotions are not tools of cognition,” Ayn Rand said on more than one occasion (1961, 55; 1964, 6; 1974, 6). An emotion as such … Continue reading "If Emotions Aren’t Tools of Cognition, what are they?"| Marsha Familaro Enright
(Christmas carols celebrate the Nativity as being, above all else, an event that brings hope to mankind. “O Holy Night,” one of the most beautiful carols, makes the point explicitly: “a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” But I suspect that Christmas is not unique among … Continue reading "The Habit of Hope"| Marsha Familaro Enright
Music is an art without an apparent object – there are no scenes to look at, no sculptured marbles to touch, no stories to follow – and yet it can cause some of the most passionate and intense feelings possible. How does this happen – how can sounds from resonant bodies produce emotion (1) in … Continue reading "CON MOLTO SENTIMENTO: On the Evolutionary Biology and Neuropsychology of Music"| Marsha Familaro Enright
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Work & Economy In touch with our emotions, finally Insights at intersection of gender, anger, and risk are just one example of shift in science of decision making Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer August 13, 2025 5 min read Jennifer Lerner is the Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy, Decision Science, and Management at Harvard Kennedy School.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer A series exploring how risk shapes our decisions. Letting raw emotion drive financial decisions sounds lik...| Harvard Gazette
Do your negative thoughts control you? Do you feel unfulfilled in life? In Quantum Accountability, Kelley and Kevin Kramer explain what quantum accountability is and how it’s linked to your mindset and reality. They also discuss how to practice quantum accountability so you can create a positive mental and physical world that enables you to flourish. Read more in our overview of Quantum Accountability. Overview of Quantum Accountability by Kelley and Kevin Kremer Many people feel stuck and ...| Shortform Books
How can you break free from fear-based choices that leave you feeling unfulfilled? What if choosing safety is actually the riskiest decision you can make? In Never Play It Safe, Chase Jarvis challenges the conventional wisdom that safety leads to happiness. He reveals how fear-based decisions create lives that look impressive from the outside but feel hollow within. Read more to discover how to live a riskier, yet more fulfilling life with our Never Play It Safe book overview. Never Play It S...| Shortform Books
Why do smart people sometimes make decisions that seem to work against their own interests? What if you could predict your competitors’ moves and always stay one step ahead? Game theory offers insights for navigating everything from business negotiations to everyday conflicts. The Art of Strategy by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff explains how understanding strategic thinking can transform your approach to competition and cooperation. Keep reading for our overview of The Art of Strat...| Shortform Books
Did you lose your crystal ball? Fear not. Here's our overview of Morgan Housel's Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.| Shortform Books
A 2016 article in The Australian says that there is an increase in youth ED, and furthremore that it's due to porn: You couldn’t make it up, right? Wrong: erectile dysfunction in men in their teens and 20s — coupled with an inability to maintain erection or achieve climax — is now “massive”, according to a leading sexual psychotherapist. “The number of young men with performance issues has escalated in the last five years,” says Angela Gregory, who has treated men with erectile ...| Recent Questions - Skeptics Stack Exchange
If you haven't read "Atomic Habits" or if you're not sure how it all applies to trading, I've rounded up some helpful nuggets that you can put in practice.| Babypips.com
What are the differences between Behaviour Support and Psychology, their respective funding options, and how they can benefit individuals with disabilities and... The post Behaviour Support vs Psychology? Which to choose first appeared on Transform Life.| Transform Life
Many readers buy books with every intention of reading them, only to let them linger on the shelf. The Japanese call this practice tsudoku.| Big Think
One simple yet surprisingly effective way to improve at something is to imitate someone more skilled than you.| Big Think
In recent years, Xuanxue (玄学), an esoteric discipline rooted in Chinese philosophy, has become a powerful driver of the growing spiritual economy in China. Xuanxue is an ancient cultural tradition, dating back to Wei and Jin dynasties in ancient China. It covers many fields, such as numerology, feng shui, divination, etc., and synthesizes the teachings […] This article The spiritual economy in China: psychological comfort for young people is the first one to appear on Daxue Consulting -...| Daxue Consulting – Market Research and Consulting China
The science is unequivocal. Positive self-talk affirmations improve our health. Let’s look at the science behind positive affirmations! And easy ways how to combat negative self-talk, so we can all be healthier & happier. Will there be treats? I agree w/ Louie, because treats make me happy, too! But I want lasting, calorie-free, drug-free ideas ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
Why do you want six easy ways to boost your metabolism? Because six easy ways to boost your metabolism means that I’ve found six easy ways to burn more calories! Even when you’re doing absolutely nothing at all! First, we need to define the term, basal metabolic rate. WHAT IS BASAL METABOLIC RATE? DO I ... Read more| Susan Berk Koch
Now more than ever, the science of marijuana needs a blog post! Why are so many states legalizing marijuana? How does marijuana affect your brain? Is marijuana even safe?| Susan Berk Koch
Even without infection, the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains. A new study found that accompanying stressors like isolation and uncertainty accelerated brain aging, especially in men, older adults, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.| New Atlas
Psychologists say there's a psychological reason why some people appease — and a reason it doesn't always work| Salon.com
Just as TED talks are becoming the subject of well-deserved parody1, via Business Insider, I find an old one (2010) with useful things to say. Here, Jason Fried suggests ways the office can become a more productive place. I’m not entirely convinced by all of his solutions, but he doesn’t claim they are solutions. By the way, my answer […]| PooterGeek
Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity by Sander van der Linden offers a valuable prescription. Learn more.| Shortform Books
Keith and Corey examine AI’s cognitive, relational, cultural, and developmental impacts — highlighting both the dangers of projection, offloading, and disembodiment, and the opportunities to use AI as a practice partner for discernment, shadow integration, and growth. Corey then showcases some of the new AI tools now available to all Core Members of Integral Life. This post was originally published on Integral Life.| Integral Life
Cindy Wigglesworth presents spiritual intelligence (SQ) as a vital developmental line alongside physical, cognitive, and emotional intelligence, defining it as the ability to act with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace. Drawing on research, practical frameworks, and her SQ21 model of 21 skills, she shows how cultivating SQ transforms spirituality from abstract potential into concrete behaviors that foster wise leadership, compassionate presence, and greater collecti...| Integral Life
In past articles, I’ve mentioned how the 1960s counterculture movement was a scourge on the Judeo-Christian world. In this post, I’ll bring to light the self-help “spirituality” of the 2000s, another psychological plague on our culture. The first time that I ever got captivated by something “viral” on social media happened in 2006. A trusted […]| Catholic Exchange