No political party in any democracy should make domestic terrorism or undermining democracy a large part of its governing method, but that just might be the best description of what we’re experiencing now — By Ira Rabois Or is Creating the Sense of a Nation Divided in Two the Biggest Threat? No political party in any democracy should make domestic terrorism or undermining democracy a large part of its governing method, but that just might be the best description of what we’re experiencing now. On the other hand, maybe the country is less polarized than we’ve been led…

Birthdays aren’t really about the day you were born;. They are for the present, a precious moment that never lasts, gone before it starts, but it takes a whole year to arrive. — By Tim Clark We (my wife and I) have a friend who is fifty years old today. She is having a party, and is clearly excited at the thought of having lived for half a century. There is going to be music, possibly dancing, and a food truck. She seems…

Eight of ten American men rank themselves better than average behind the wheel. If I volunteer myself as below average, I must really suck. — By Jeff Cann I’m a lousy driver. With this statement, I’m also an anomaly. Eight of ten American men rank themselves better than average behind the wheel. If I volunteer myself as below average, I must really suck. Years ago, I fancied myself skilled. I planned my lane-changes for optimal…

I kept my feelings in check and decided to just be friend. — By Harris O’Malley Hey Dr. NerdLove, So, the story goes like this: a few years ago, after a pretty tough breakup, I met “Jenna” (name changed for privacy reasons)through mutual friends. From the get-go, there was something about Jenna that drew me in. She had this infectious energy, a laugh…

Are you in the pursuit of a fulfilling and balanced life? Aren’t we all? Really, it is something we strive for, but it is such an elusive idea. — By Allyson Dennen Are you in the pursuit of a fulfilling and balanced life? Aren’t we all? Really, it is something we strive for, but it is such an elusive idea. The good news is, with some thought and effort, you can get much closer. …

Neurons have clusters. Their electrical and chemical impulses form loops within circuits. These loops form an array that defines normal. — By David Stephen How do voices in schizophrenia come about? What happens in the human mind that sets intense and controlling voices, distorting the reality of the affected? What are the key elements in the spectrum? How can they be understood, mapped — conceptually, and structured for care?

I wanted friends I can share my creative writing stories and game ideas with, all this creativity, and I’m the only one at the museum. — By Harris O’Malley Hey, Doc. It’s been a while since I last asked (LW1 for “Rebuilding the Life He Ruined”), and while I did take the lessons there to heart, it’s more like a concerted effort of nailing a box of Jell-O to a tree, nothing is sticking. I guess…

How childhood bullying can ruin adult success. — By Eric Maisel Many children of authoritarian parents try very hard to do what their parents say, meet their parents’ expectations, make their parents proud, and excel at everything they try. When this doesn’t get them what they crave — love, a kind word, recognition — their inner world begins…

Not everyone is on board with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. For those that are hoping it will fade away, it is time to engage them proactively before they disrupt the culture. — By Julie Kratz Key Takeaways While many people believe in the importance of DEI initiatives at work, there are still many others who are skeptical. To reach DEI skeptics, you can use the following approach.