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Man Leaves the Internet For a Year to Become a Better, More Productive Person
… but unexpectedly discovers more about the internet’s value than its drawbacks. “I’d read enough blog posts and magazine articles and books about how the internet makes us lonely, or stupid, or lonely and stupid, that I’d begun to believe them. I wanted to figure out what the internet was “doing to me,” so I […]
Posted in: Decoding Life, Think Links
And This Is … Education?
April 27, 2013
It is hard to accept that this is real, but here it is. In startling disregard to scientific knowledge, children are still being taught that the Earth is only a few thousand years old and that humans coexisted with dinosaurs. A photo of this “science” quiz shows that this fourth grader received 100% within a […]
Posted in: Uncategorized
Monkeys Follow Social Cues
April 26, 2013
Culture was once thought to be unique to humans. A study recently published in Science shows that humans aren’t the only ones who subscribe to the “when in Rome” mentality.
Posted in: Animals, Think Links
Dolphins Cooperate With Humans
April 26, 2013
Dolphins Cooperate With Humans
Posted in: Animals, Think Links
Mitt Romney Style: The Gangnam Style Music Video
October 5, 2012
Nice post debate watch. Mitt Romney Style: The Music Video. Credit to Collegehumor.com
Posted in: Humor
Smart People Are More Likely To Booze It Up
October 1, 2012
Why Do Smart Kids Grow Up to be Heavier Drinkers?
Validation.
Posted in: Think Links
On Changing Those Pesky Bad Habits
October 1, 2012
On the heels of recent studies, there has been some buzz about how to change bad habits. The bad news: it can be pretty difficult. The good news: there are some universal guidelines that can up your chances of success. It’s all about wanting it bad enough, identifying the cues that trigger the unwanted behavior, […]
Posted in: Decoding Life, Humor
A Brief Discussion on Evidence vs. Faith: Richard Dawkins on Creationism
September 29, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-hNKDhUjO8
Posted in: Secularism and Atheism, Think Links
Small Talk for People Who Hate Small Talk
September 29, 2012
We all know that a basic grasp of small talk is necessary if you want to be a semi-functional member of society. There will always be first dates, mandatory social functions, workplaces, client meetings, and other settings where you may be forced to talk about nothing with someone you don’t necessarily like. I know. It’s […]
Posted in: Decoding Life, Humor
Awkward Things No One Tells You About Pursuing Your Dream Career
September 29, 2012
The process of going after the dream career makes for some sobering moments when you actually try it. Just like with most things in life, no amount of pedantic lecturing or advice will replace experiencing that special joy for yourself. What makes me presume to know anything about the subject? Well, pursuing my dream career […]
Posted in: Decoding Life, Humor
Dating Clichés That Need Disclaimers
September 29, 2012
When it comes to dating and relationships, clichés are thrown around as liberally as drug recommendations at a pharmaceutical fair. It can be tempting to grasp on to some of these ideas in an attempt to deal with the uncertainty of it all. Some clichés are classic and pretty fail-safe, like “actions speak louder than […]
Posted in: Decoding Life, Humor
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