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The argument for Pronatalism…
We need to make babies. The pronatalists warn that we need a cultural shift which re-establishes the importance of children in moving forward with an ever-advancing civilization…
The argument against Pronatalism…
Our culture loves kiddos.
But if we focus too much on our kids, our intimate relationships suffer.
Has cultural pronatalism met its Kryptonite, however, in cultural narcissism?
The source of your happiest and saddest moments is the same…
An interesting study uncovered that our highest peak experiences, and lowest, darkest moments both involve the same damn thing…
The paradox of other humans…
Research suggests that one advantage of solitude is that your mediocre peace is never disrupted by the promptings of another human…
OCD… is it a problem with uncertainty?
New research suggests that humans with OCD aren’t fussy or particular… however, they do have a much slower and more hesitant decision making process…
17 skills of effective decision-making
During a rough time a few years back, I was so appalled at how bad my decision making was.
So I decided to make a serious study of the elements of a making good decision…
Why is AI still dumb as a rock when it comes to understanding human motivation?
AI is a wonderful source of pattern recognition computing power, but how did AI do in a face to face contest with an 11 month old infant to understand human motivation?
Let’s say the researchers were underwhelmed…
The science of awe… the most neglected emotion
It’s just awful how little we know about the emotion of awe…
New research shows how awe can protect our physical and mental wellbeing… That’s awesome!
Exploring hobbies vs. special interests: a discussion of neurotypical and neurodiverse differences…
Neurotypical spouses have hobbies… but sometimes a neurodiverse spouse will have a special interest that feels like a hobby on steroids… how do you manage these sorts of differences?
The Hobby / Happiness connection…
Did you know that hobbies may contribute to profound life satisfaction in our later years?
Believe it or not, hobbies promote a sense of agency over our minds and bodies, and they confirm a sense of life-purpose, in general.
Research suggests that having a hobby may reduce your risk of depression by 33%.
Why are hobbies so impactful?
The AI will soothe you now…
Before you know it, AI will emerge as a tool in mental health.
It makes sense that some therapists might meet this development with fear and loathing.
So why am I a fan of AI in mental health?
The problem with a nagging relationship…
The problem with a nagging dynamic in a relationship is its profound toxicity…
Here’s how to deal with a nagging relationship…