The Urban Scientist

Who would stop to think that we could actually scientifically define what it is to be "cool," and learn about the most core learned human skill - one without which it is impossible to grow, change or mature? That would be valuable to anyone from age nine to ninety.

On a work vacation to London, the longest of my life, I chanced across an opportunity to see Jude Law, in his final three days of Hamlet. All the ways of growing your own skill at what is called Observing Ego are put on display, the very ability which grows your character, and gives access to the rewards of life. Read More

Were you aware that millions of men worldwide do formal training to become "pickup artists," that they are doing so, in part, because traditional therapy is not addressing a specific need in men's health? Further, instead of professionals stepping in, there are marketers taking over the territory in this oft-ignored area of public health. What if this unmet need is a core cause of flagging marriage rates, divorce, and general romantic dissatisfaction between men and women? Read More

What would you do if you knew that 100,000 people had an opinion of you that was pretty much in agreement?  And you had no idea what it was?  You couldn't email, Facebook, call or text to find out. You'd have to meet them in person. Read More

Could the Governor of SC be the Meryl Streep of scandal-ridden politicians? Men and women are sometimes judged for cheating by very different standards - compare the latest scandal with the well-loved romance, The Bridges of Madison County. A new look at Mark Sanford may point toward lessons, rather than just more moralizing, politicizing and the same old story: "Man cheats. Man found out. Man profusely apologizes, leaves job, goes home in shame and possibly, divorce." Read More