When Nostalgia Is Dangerous
We tend to have a positive view of nostalgia, which gives us warm, fuzzy feelings. But recent events, like Trump’s rise, can be attributed to a danger that can be activated by nostalgia. Why is that?
What’s An Ethical Will? And Why Should You Write One?
Wills… the kind that are shared after we pass away… are almost completely focused on “things.” What if we wrote a will that was instead focused on anything but the physical?
Why I Let Go Of My Life’s Purpose
Is finding and living up to our “life’s purpose” worth it? Or simply a burden? And are there any alternatives?
#OscarsSoWhite vs. Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu
What the polarization of opinion regarding #OscarsSoWhite can teach us about the truth that lies in the middle.
Donald Trump Is This Generation’s Golden Calf
How Trump has tempted so many of us into turning him into a false idol.
My Nonverbal Learning Disability: Weird, Wacky, And (Maybe) Wonderful
Most people think of learning disabilities as something that involves a difficulty with learning verbal skills. Turns out, there are other learning disabilities, which Stephanie Wellen Levine opens up about in this very personal essay.
Apparently Sticks Work Better Than Carrots… Ugh
I’m naturally a carrot person (someone who prefers to give rewards for good behavior), but it seems that sticks (threat of punishment for bad behavior) are much more effective. What do I do now?
Why “Useless” Knowledge Still Has Value
The first question everyone asked after the existence of gravity waves were proved was: “How is this useful to?” To which Geoff Mitelman answers: “It matters even if it IS ‘useless.'”
The Spiritual Gift Of My Imaginary Childhood Friend
We used to think imaginary friends were a reason to be concerned. Now we know they are so much more than that. And it’s time we thought of them in a spiritual context as well.
Dear Donald Trump, I’ll Be Your Rabbi
What Trump’s recent run-in with the Pope can teach us about how we approach religion as a nation. And how we can fix it (Yeah, it’s a problem).