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Imagining the Downside of Immortality
The New York Times: IMAGINE nobody dies. All of a sudden, whether through divine intervention or an elixir slipped into the water supply, death is banished. Life goes on and on; all of us are
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Inside the Mind of a Creationist
Huffington Post: Texas governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry is ambivalent about the “theory” of evolution. He says it’s just one theory that’s out there, on equal footing with creationism. He’s proud of the fact
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Study links willingness to cheat, viewpoint on God
Los Angeles Times: A new study on the link between one’s view of God and willingness to cheat on a test is the latest example of social scientists wading into the highly charged field of
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Say a little prayer to control anger
MSNBC: Furious about an unkind comment? Angry about a social snub? Say a prayer, even if you’re not religious. New research from American and Dutch scientists shows praying can help ease anger, lower aggression and
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Scales of Justice: Guilt and Pain
If guilt is tearing you up inside, try inflicting some pain on yourself. It sounds weird, but research suggests it’ll make you feel better. A study published in Psychological Science found that people’s feelings of
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Teasing Out Policy Insight From a Character Profile
The New York Times: He is a delusional narcissist who will fight until his last breath. Or an impulsive showman who will hop the next flight out of town when cornered. Or maybe he’s a
