Capitalism
Nature is red in tooth and claw. So is capitalism. My parents always had one type of small business or another. Running a grocery store in a small town, they watched a huge grocery chain open a store a block away. The chain bought products cheaply in huge quantities....Talking Tough
I have had an urge lately to talk tough. I keep on the tip of my tongue several tough-guy phrases. Here is one: “You talking to me?” I plan to say this with the same verve as Robert De Niro in the movie Taxi Driver. Donald Trump used essentially the same line recently...
When to See a Psychologist
I sometimes answer psychological questions on Quora, an online platform for asking and answering questions. Recently, I answered this question: “How do you know if you need psychological therapy?” I responded that it is time to seek psychological help if...
Taking Some Risks is Good for You
Every year I read about someone getting gored while running with the bulls in Pamplona. I’m a psychologist, so the individuals who run with the bulls fascinate me. I put the bull runners in the same category as individuals who climb Mt Everest. Throw in individuals...
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