Evolutionary Psychology

The links between atheism, liberalism, IQ, and mating strategies highlight two points every psychology professor notes in every introductory psychology class every semester: 1. Correlation does not establish causation, 2. Any behavioral outcome is determined by a complex interplay of multiple variables, not by a single variable. Read More

As a young adult, I acted in a theater company that performed above the "City Diner" on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. We played to small houses mostly, papered with people from Audience Extras, often to senior citizens who spoke out at the actors as if watching TV. Yet the stage was crucial because it gave me a place to put my emotions. Read More

Watching a wordless 79 minutes of film about babies from around the globe doesn't sound like something you would rush out to see. You would make a mistake if you miss it.   Read More

What do Icelandic volcanic ashes have in common with an innocent Brazilian man wrongly shot to death in a subway station by the London Metropolitan Police because they misidentified him as one of the fugitive Muslim suicide bombers?  And what about God? Read More

I recently joined a Facebook group called, “I wish I could go back to when I met you, and walk away.” I confess that I joined out of curiosity, knowing that there would likely be some interesting personal stories there. I also must admit that I joined because I do feel that way about particular people who I’ve known over the years – haven’t we all been there? Read More

In recognition of "Boobquake" recently celebrated around the world as liberated women shook their breasts (figuratively) in the face of the Iranian cleric who blamed earthquakes on female sexuality, a few words on the mysterious allure of the human female breast. Read More

Pam Connolly recently interviewed Gene Simmons on the British show Shrink Rap. The host inquired about Mr. Simmons' first sexual experience, to which he replied that he had been seduced during his newspaper route by a twenty-year old female customer when he was 13 or 14 years old. Dr. Connolly proceeded to "explain" to Mr. Simmons that he had been "raped" by this woman, and that this explained why he had gone on such a sexual rampage in his adult life. Nice!

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What does walking a 100-foot long, 1-inch thick nylon string 1000 feet off the ground with no support have to do with overcoming fear and attaining greatness? Here are 12 lessons about life we can learn from brave extreme slackliners (i.e., highliners) who are constantly pushing the limits of what is possible. Read More

Why do people feel they can inject themselves into other people's sex lives?   Read More