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Individualism in the Harlem Barbershop

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Bob

For a fascinating social psychological study, I suggest you view the following video on You Tube: “Guy Brings His White Girl to Barbershop in Harlem.” To summarize, an ABC news team staged an incident where a black hairdresser (played by … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

School Shootings: From Columbine to “Whatever…”

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Bob

School shootings are still the exception, and not the norm. Most students go through their days without any violence taking place. At the same time, school shootings have become a normal or routine exception. When we hear about them, we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Does Your Relationship “Complete” You? Then Watch Out!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Bob

In enmeshment, people feel like their well being is not complete unless they’re meeting their partner’s needs all the time. They worry that their relationship is not “close” if they’re not their partner’s shadow–“if we’re not intertwined emotionally we’re nothing.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

“It’s All About Me”…Know the Type?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Bob

“It’s all about him.” “It’s all about her.” You hear people say it. Maybe you’ve said it yourself, about someone you know. “She thinks she’s the Queen.” Or, “He acts like the little prince.” The analogy of arrogant royalty implies … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Young People Defy Obamacare

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Bob

Sometimes dictators miscalculate. Consider the following: More than half of those 18 to 29 years old say they disapprove of Obamacare and half expect it will increase their health-care costs, a survey by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics shows. Four … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Health Care Reform

Mandela: The Marxist Who Couldn’t

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Bob

The uncritical praise heaped upon the late Nelson Mandela leads one to consider: What actually is a leader? Leaders are sometimes victims. Mandela was certainly a victim. He was unjustly imprisoned for more than two decades by an authoritarian, racist … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Thomas Paine’s Warning

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Bob

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. — Thomas Paine (one of America’s founders, author of “Common Sense”) I love this quote. It applies to all forms of human association. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Does Belief in God Make You Smarter? (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Bob

Conclusion of yesterday’s column. Other research throughout the years has strongly suggested that most of us do not use nearly the capacity for intelligence that we possess. Those who do use their full intelligence stand out as the great innovators … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Does Belief in God Make You Smarter? (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Bob

Here’s a recent study that you probably won’t find widely discussed by the media. It would offend too many people: Religious people are less intelligent than non-believers, according to a new review of 63 scientific studies stretching back over decades. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

You’re Under Arrest…Just-in-Case

Posted on December 6, 2013 by D3 Support

In some states, including my own (Delaware), there is talk among legislators and governors of stopping the next mass shooting before it happens. How? By determining those most likely to commit the crime. “This package of gun safety measures is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Charity is Nice, But it Won’t End Hunger

Posted on December 5, 2013 by D3 Support

I keep hearing this holiday season about charity campaigns to “end hunger in America.” Let’s be real. You don’t end hunger via charity. Charity programs, when they function properly, bring relief. They don’t end the problem. Relief is not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Get More Done by Working Fewer Hours?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by D3 Support

The Greeks are some of the most hardworking in the advanced economies, putting in over 2,000 hours a year on average. Germans, on the other hand, are comparative slackers, working about 1,400 hours each year. But German productivity is about … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement
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