How to Address Irrational Family Members Effectively Over the Holidays
Caption: photo saying “trust the lies, not the ‘truth’” (Thomas Guest/Flickr)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends...
Which Politicians Should We Trust in the November 7 Election: The Pro-Truth Pledge
Caption: Image of US flag with “Vote” written on it (ZIPNON/Pixabay)
In these dark days of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” it’s hard to trust...
When Should You Go With Your Gut In Everyday Life?
You’re walking out of a restaurant with your date when you suddenly feel a strong urge to duck your head. You realize that doing...
Political Pre-Commitment Without Evidence: How Worldview Undermines Reason
By Joel Lehman
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“And so castles made of sand, fall in the sea, eventually.”
-Jimi Hendrix
Can you recall a romantic relationship gone wrong, and notice in...
Are Friends the Enemies of Wise Choices?
The Hidden Factors Influencing Our Most Important Decisions
By Charles Cassidy MPhys, Director of Evidence-based Wisdom
I recently decided to buy a petrol-guzzling car. But was...
4 Questions to Ask Before Wearing a Safety Pin
Are you among the many Americans who are considering wearing a safety pin after this election? This simple object has quickly emerged as a...
Life’s Most Incredible Events Explained (Just a Coincidence?)
Roy Cleveland Sullivan was struck by lightning seven times. Eight, actually (if you believe him)—seven are documented.
Later in life, people began to shun him...
3 Decision-Making Principles I Taught My Son
By Diogo Goncalves
Dear Son, today I want to talk to you about how people make decisions.
Many choices in our lives have uncertain outcomes. Choosing...
Was Tyre King’s Shooting Justified?
On September 14, the 13-year-old Tyre King was shot and killed by a police officer, Bryan Mason, in Columbus. According to the police, Tyre...
Video: Want To Be Young and Healthy Forever? Here’s The Science That Will Help
Can you imagine what it would be like to be young and healthy forever. It’s hard to do that, right? We all know that...