“We are not thinking machines that feel; rather, we are feeling machines that think.” — Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio For over a century, workplace leadership has rested on a deeply ingrained belief that... Read more »
Relationships are a fascinating thing. Intimate relationships can be joyful and rewarding, but we also know they can be difficult to manage and sometimes painful. One of the goals for couples interested... Read more »
Almost all Americans are familiar with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its long-term, sometimes devastating effects on people’s lives—crippling anxiety, depression, disturbing flashbacks, sleep problems, irritability, concentration difficulties, and much, much more.... Read more »
Can we actually have a relationship with AI? I don’t think this is a trivial question, but one that deserves a closer look. In several earlier posts, I’ve presented the concept of... Read more »
“Have no fear of perfection—you’ll never reach it.” Great observation by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. Unfortunately, many people in today’s world haven’t figured that out. The pursuit of perfection is a common... Read more »
“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao,” wrote Lao Tzu in Tao Te Ching more than 2,500 years ago, capturing a paradox that still resonates today. Our deepest... Read more »
Vaginal intercourse can be a wonderful way to experience joy, love, and mutual physical and emotional connection. But for around half of sexually active heterosexual women, intercourse includes a nasty downside, pelvic... Read more »
I am the product of a mixed marriage. On my English side, I know much about my family antecedents; on the Zoroastrian side, very little. Only now, through taking a course on... Read more »
Imagine standing at the entrance of a gym with a clear goal in mind. Yet, an invisible wall keeps you from taking that first step forward. This is a common experience for... Read more »
This morning, I stepped on the bathroom scale. Up 1.2 pounds from yesterday. Harrumph! Science tells us that one pound of human weight is the result of approximately 3,500 to 4,100 calories... Read more »