Will stupidity be the death of us? Could stupid people doing stupid things cripple or destroy civilization, maybe even cause our extinction? Is it possible? Likely? Inevitable? Suggesting that stupidity is an... Read more »
In August 2023, my cardiologist strongly suggested that alcohol may be causing an irregular heart rhythm. I didn’t read the summary until I saw him the day before my 2024 appointment. That... Read more »
A “hot” “mental glow-up” is on offer from an influencer if you click on a link—not to buy the latest beauty or self-improvement product on the TikTok Shop, but to take a... Read more »
Psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott described in 1953 that what children needed was not a perfect parent but a “good enough mother” or parent, an attentive and attuned caregiver who may be imperfect at... Read more »
Co-authored by Galit Romanelli Sunday morning. The kids are asleep. Adam and Lily just woke up and are enjoying a lazy morning. Adam wants to have sex. Lily doesn’t. She’s not in... Read more »
Look for joy in the commonplace. Seek it in whatever activity you are currently engaged in. Maybe it’s walking in your neighborhood, taking a commuter train to work, noticing the lingering taste... Read more »
We do it a lot, but we’re not aware of it. Projection is when we perceive a feeling inside of us as coming from the outside, usually from a person close to... Read more »
Suicide is a universally acknowledged global problem, and one that affects people across all age groups, social backgrounds, and economic circumstances. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 700 thousand people... Read more »
President Donald Trump, by executive order, has changed the language used by the federal government from “Artificial Intelligence” to “Super Intelligence.” On the surface, this may seem like just a change in... Read more »
In my early life, twinship was usually seen as a very close relationship—and stressful for the family because of the extra work and energy required. Issues related to emotional and cognitive development... Read more »