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Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life. See full bio

September 8, 2009

When is Chiropractic Care a Scam? What About Reflexology? Magnetic Therapy?

When is alternative medicine a fraud? Chiropractors, reflexology, and more. Tips to avoid being scammed. Read More

July 6, 2009

What Psychological Science Says about Obama and What Makes an Effective Leader in Trying Times

What does science say about leadership in today's wacky world? Read More

June 22, 2009

Beyond Jesus Christ: Another person with a really interesting death who should motive you to live better

A ridiculously interesting role model from history that we can all learn from. Only read if you're open to the possibility of modifying your belief system.

And boy do I hope that's a lot of people.... Read More

June 8, 2009

Lessons from the Science of Well-Being for New Graduates and their Parents

Approximately 550 words of wisdom for students leaving the sanctuary of high school or college to enter the real-world. And the rest of us..... Read More

May 27, 2009

Disclaimer: only read this if you are interested in mysterious, bizarre, deviant, and intriguing human behavior

Of note, this blog may be unsettling to highly sensitive people. Read More

March 26, 2009

Curiosity and the Chrysanthemum: Defuse Conflicts, Become a Masterful Negotiator, and Relish the Beauty of Change

Who doesn't need to be a bit better at handling conflicts, arguments, and annoying people? Here is one simple solution backed by some bad-ass scientific research. A 2-minute read will change your life. Or maybe not. Read More

March 19, 2009

Only serial killers deserve to eat lobster

There is nothing more revolting than eating lobster. And I am not referring to the weird situation of taking a living creature and boiling it alive for our gustatory amusement. Read on and you'll see what I mean... Read More

February 20, 2009

For a good afterlife, you need sexual experiences with a variety of partners. Seriously.

A number of so-called experts, best-selling authors, and speakers charging an insane amount of money for seminars are talking about what happens when we die. Maybe you heard some of these ideas. Read More

February 12, 2009

Who was that other guy who discovered evolution? A few extra things to remember and celebrate as Darwin turns 200

Just to be clear from the onset, I must confess a preference for underdogs. I love to watch nervous audience members stump distinguished scientists with tough questions. When I watch the Olympics, I secretly root for discus throwers from Lithuania and tennis players from Togo. Thus, on this special day, an incredibly special day, this celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday, I am reminded of the forgotten. Read More

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