Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
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.'”
How To Make Shortcuts That Work
When are shortcuts unhelpful and when can we actually take ones that work for our daily lives? Geoff Mitelman explores the myths and the facts of shortcuts.
Every Story is Unique… and the Same
Go to any wedding, and in many ways, you will hear the same phrases: “They are so good together.” “They’re … Continue Reading
What Our Most Used Words Say About Us
Every so often, people’s Facebook feeds explode with a new viral sensation — a personality quiz, an ice-bucket challenge, a … Continue Reading
Whether Scientific or Religious (or Both), We’re All Human
The Pew Research Center has released a new study about how religion affects Americans’ views on science, and there are … Continue Reading
Failure Is, in Fact, Always an Option
The world of psychology was recently shaken to its core. Since science is based on testing and retesting hypotheses, several … Continue Reading
How Negative Thinking Can Boost Problem-Solving
The New York Times website recently featured a very short puzzle to help you assess how good you are at … Continue Reading
When We Self-Sacrifice, What Really Motivates Us?
Last week, I had to write a rather large check to the United States Treasury, and since my wife and … Continue Reading
Rapping the Evolution of Religion
“You’ve probably never thought about the evolutionary origins of religion before. And if you have, you certainly haven’t heard it … Continue Reading