Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Cognition

To Improve, Should You Speed Up? Or Slow Down?

David Evans on November 20, 2023

It is possible to speed up by slowing down. The key is to use a Japanese concept called "ichigyo zammai."

It is possible to speed up by slowing down. The key is to use a Japanese concept called "ichigyo zammai."

Relationships

Do You Know How to Disagree with Someone?

David Evans on October 24, 2023

A six-step strategy for disagreeing with someone amicably.

A six-step strategy for disagreeing with someone amicably.

Race and Ethnicity

A Big Surprise from Queen Latifah

David Evans on September 4, 2023

In tracing the lineage of the hip-hop artist Queen Latifah there were some very big surprises.

In tracing the lineage of the hip-hop artist Queen Latifah there were some very big surprises.

Politics

How Should We Re-think America?

David Evans on August 9, 2023

There are some things each of us can do to lessen our current polarization problem.

There are some things each of us can do to lessen our current polarization problem.

Politics

What Can We Do to Stop Polarization?

David Evans on July 14, 2023

A surprising new strategy, bolstered by research, ould make dramatic inroads on polarization.

A surprising new strategy, bolstered by research, ould make dramatic inroads on polarization.

President Donald Trump

The Man Who Helped Create Donald Trump

David Evans on May 21, 2023

When Donald Trump exploded into national politics, the groundwork for his success had been laid decades earlier, in the 1930s.

When Donald Trump exploded into national politics, the groundwork for his success had been laid decades earlier, in the 1930s.

Friends

Are Good Friendships Possible Across Polarized Boundaries?

David Evans on April 21, 2023

The United States is more polarized than any other time in the last fifty years. Here are five things to do to reverse that polarization.

The United States is more polarized than any other time in the last fifty years. Here are five things to do to reverse that polarization.

Philosophy

How Are Your Investments Coming?

David Evans on February 27, 2023

Not all of our investments involve money.

Not all of our investments involve money.

Body Language

Mass Shooters: A Radical Strategy

David Evans on November 21, 2022

A new way of thinking about mass shootings and their perpetrators.

A new way of thinking about mass shootings and their perpetrators.

Friends

Chicken Soup for Democracy

David Evans on July 21, 2022

Here are five nonpartisan things any of us can do to protect our democracy.

Here are five nonpartisan things any of us can do to protect our democracy.

Decision-Making

A Nobel Prize Prediction from the 13th Century

David Evans on May 24, 2022

How a thirteenth-century philosopher predicted the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

How a thirteenth-century philosopher predicted the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

Career

Could President Zelensky's Comedy Career Save the Ukraine?

David Evans on March 5, 2022

There are many valuable lessons President Zelensky of the Ukraine learned while doing stand-up comedy.

There are many valuable lessons President Zelensky of the Ukraine learned while doing stand-up comedy.

Decision-Making

A Perfect Opportunity for Reinvention

David Evans on February 24, 2022

Having caused so much societal upheaval, the pandemic can prove advantageous if you seek to reinvent yourself.

Having caused so much societal upheaval, the pandemic can prove advantageous if you seek to reinvent yourself.

Anxiety permeates the lives of many in an uncertain and polarized time. Here are some strategies that may help lessen anxious feelings.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

7 Secrets for Having Great Conversations

David Evans on October 6, 2021

A how-to guide to ensure great conversations.

A how-to guide to ensure great conversations.

Cognition

How to Approach Critical Thinking in This Misinformation Era

David Evans on August 12, 2021

In a "post-truth" world, how can we sort out fact from fiction? Check out these seven questions, thoughts, and strategies to have available at all times to help with our different decision-making processes.

In a "post-truth" world, how can we sort out fact from fiction? Check out these seven questions, thoughts, and strategies to have available at all times to help with our different decision-making processes.

Aging

Can You Change Your Mind at Age 80?

David Evans on July 29, 2021

Is it inevitable that we become more rigid as we age?

Is it inevitable that we become more rigid as we age?

Bias

Healing America: The Police Problem

David Evans on May 26, 2021

A new way to do police work could be more efficient and cost-effective.

A new way to do police work could be more efficient and cost-effective.

Media

Is the Opposite Political Party Your Enemy?

David Evans on April 6, 2021

How do you see the opposite political party? As an enemy?

How do you see the opposite political party? As an enemy?

Happiness

Divided America: What Is Our Greatest Challenge?

David Evans on February 15, 2021

The problem our country most needs to solve now.

The problem our country most needs to solve now.