Glenn C. Altschuler Ph.D.

About

Glenn C. Altschuler, Ph.D., is the Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Emeritus Professor of American Studies at Cornell University.

Recent Posts

How and Why We Use, Downplay, or Ignore Evidence

What cognitive biases impair reasoning?

Science Fiction Descriptions of Memory Manipulation May Become a Reality

Are the most accurate memories the ones we never recall?

The Virtues of Horror and Gore

A new book asks: Are morbidly curious people more empathetic and resilient?

The Social Functions of Common Knowledge

In "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows", published today, Steven Pinker examines “common knowledge.”

At Its Best, Decision-Making Is an Art as Well as a Science

What factors should go into decision-making?

What factors should go into decision-making?

In Families, Women Still Do Most of the Cognitive Work

How can we reduce gender inequities in household labor?

How can we reduce gender inequities in household labor?

The Underappreciated Importance of Talking

Should parents encourage “baby talk” and pretend play?

Should parents encourage “baby talk” and pretend play?

A New Approach to Treating Brain Disorders

What is the “broken chain” framework for addressing brain disorders?

What is the “broken chain” framework for addressing brain disorders?

Eavesdropping on Noise Pollution

A review of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back.

A review of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back.

How to Train Our Brains’ Value Systems

How do we influence the brain’s value system?

How do we influence the brain’s value system?