An Almighty Alpha: Chimpanzee Behavior, Superstition, and the Supernatural
I once had a dog that was an extremely quick learner. Sometimes too quick. You might say she would prematurely jump to conclusions — though I’m not sure you could call them “conclusions.” Perhaps you...
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Prevailing assumptions and pop-psychology inform us that bullies and bullying are caused by such things as low self-esteem and social learning. The way to combat bullying thus becomes clear: raise...
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RP) The Scallion: Area Man Admits Own Prejudices
[recycled material - first appeared here] I have a zany side, and that is why I enjoy humor such as that found over at the Onion. I also enjoy creative writing. Combine the two and the results can be...
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When Gestures Lie
Give me a lie detector test, please. I swear upon my mother’s grave . . . wait, she’s still alive–what else can I swear upon? At any rate, trust me when I tell you I have never voluntarily sat down to...
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RP) Shameful Research on Shame
[recycled material - first appeared here] A single science article caused me to both nod and shake my head while reading it. It was about a study on treating “crippling” shame. What I agreed with was...
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