by jmalouff | Nov 21, 2018 | Human Thinking and Behavior
Do you have any unusual beliefs? Almost everyone does. Let’s define an unusual belief as one that at least 95% of the world does not share. The father of one my friends believes that jet condensation trails contain chemicals that governments use to control the...
by jmalouff | Nov 21, 2018 | Animals, Human Thinking and Behavior
We humans like to think that we are intellectually and morally superior to “animals.” Are we? Let’s look at intelligence first. I just read about avian arsonists. These birds, including falcons and kites, like to take advantage of fires. They pick up a burning twig,...
by jmalouff | Nov 21, 2018 | Human Thinking and Behavior
I recently read “It” by Stephen King. This 1986 novel describes a murderous monster that often takes the appearance of a clown. The plot includes two titanic clashes between good and evil. I admire Stephen King for his imagination. Even my nightmares are not as wild...
by jmalouff | Nov 20, 2018 | Bereavement and Grief, Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems
No one likes being rejected. Whether the rejection is social or professional, the rejection stings. Jack Canfield knows about rejection. His idea for a nonfiction book was rejected by 100 publishers. Nonetheless, he kept trying. After a total of 144 rejections, he...
by jmalouff | Nov 20, 2018 | Animals, Mental health problems
Psychological problems are quite common. In humans and animals. Many people bite their fingernails or skin when they feel stressed or bored. Dogs and other animals also bite themselves when stressed or bored. Some cats commonly show signs of obsessive-compulsive...