I'm still not sure how it happened, but it did. I had just finished one class, and there was a ten-minute break before the next one, so I decided to go and use the men's room. The time in between classes is a busy one for the restrooms, and the only open spot was the … Continue reading Add One More to Life’s Embarrassing Moments
Before you invest a couple of minutes into reading this post, please note that the headline is totally click-bait. The question I asked is likely not that interesting to most people, and the result is not really "shocking". But hey, if I can even get one more person to read my blog, then I count that … Continue reading I Asked My Students a Survey Question, and I Was Shocked at the Response
An essay in today's Wall Street Journal shares research about a new tool for analyzing hundreds of thousands of small genetic differences that can predict a range of psychological attributes from birth. The author of the essay believes the tool will transform how we see ourselves, our capacities, and our problems. As I read the … Continue reading Would You Want to Know?
It's one of the annual traditions I've looked forward to for the past few years, the release of the John Lewis (a British retailer) Christmas commercial. This year feels a little bit extra special after spending last winter in London and getting to visit the John Lewis flagship store on Oxford Street. This year is the first … Continue reading Some Gifts Are More Than Just a Gift – the 2018 John Lewis Christmas Commercial Is Here!
There have been many efforts over the years to bring peace to the Middle East, particularly between the Israelis and the Palestinians. But despite those efforts, there has been little progress. However, an article in today's Wall Street Journal offers some hope. Israel’s innovative technology sector—which inspired the nickname “Startup Nation”—faces a shortage of 10,000 software … Continue reading Can Business Be the Language of Peace?
That was the answer for three toys this year - the Magic 8 Ball, the popular card game Uno, and pinball. The honorees were chosen from a field of 12 finalists that also included American Girl Dolls, chalk, Chutes and Ladders, Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Masters of the Universe, sled, tic-tac-toe, Tickle Me Elmo, and Tudor Electric Football. I … Continue reading Will I Make It into the Toy Hall of Fame? You May Rely On It.
I've certainly heard the phrase "living high on the hog" before, and just assumed that it referred to living a life of luxury. But I never gave any thought to how and when the phrase was originated. Until last night that is, when it was a question on Jeopardy. Here was the clue: "A possible … Continue reading I Never Knew
Slickdeals just released the results of a survey it took that highlighted the difference between iPhone and Android users. The survey, which included 1,000 Android users and 1,000 iPhone users, looked at the differences between the two groups in terms of their spending habits, lifestyle choices, and social behaviors. The results suggest the following: iPhone owners generally make … Continue reading Have I Been Using the Wrong Smartphone?
As I was researching and contemplating what to write about today, none of the ideas I came up with seemed to meet my fuzzy criteria for being blog worthy. As the day got later and later, I started to think that maybe I had finally reached that point where my daily blogging streak might finally … Continue reading The Benefits of Blogging Every Day
Last year I wrote a post, “Your data suggest a strong automatic association for Male with Career and Female with Family”, which was the result of my having taken the Implicit Association Test (IAT) for Gender and Career. Although the IAT has sparked controversy—among other things, some critics say it doesn’t prove that an implicit belief … Continue reading What Are Your Unconscious Biases?
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