Lonely, Anti-Social, or Both
In a recent article in the Atlantic, the writer, Derek Thompson, discusses the growing phenomena (though some might prefer epidemic) of social disconnection (1). Thompson distinguishes between loneliness, which he…
Should we trust the experts?
While historians and social commentators debate the extent to which experts have been trusted in our society, both currently and in the past, there certainly appears to be a decline…
Making Resolutions Work for You
A recent article by Shayla Love, in the Atlantic (1) reminds us that much of our behavior is a result of habit, not conscious choice. Love cites the work of…
Is it Okay to have that drink?
Over the past few years my news feed has contained an array of headlines suggesting that any alcohol use is a health risk. When considering risk it is important to…
Is Your Attention Span Really Declining?
The psychologist Gloria Mark (1) has found that our attention spans appear to have decreased over the past 2 decades. Mark cites her own studies (which are supported by the…