How to Calm Down (even now)
Brain science tells us that our brains do not work well when we are afraid. When we feel threatened, our higher, …
Holding onto Opinions
How can someone believe that? They must be [add your insult here.] No, they are not [add your insult here.] They are …
Getting Noticed: The Good and the Bad
Whether or not you’re noticed on the job, and how you’re noticed, can change your whole day. Invisibility: it feels awful Some …
False Comparisons about Cats and Voters
There is a tactic in verbal sparring called “false comparison.” It involves asking a question that contains a lie. If the question …
What is cancel culture?
In 2021, people who insist on their free speech rights to denigrate others say that efforts to uphold language standards are “cancel …