I always find it compelling when I meet people who say they cannot think of anyone they dislike. In those situations, I assume the person is lying. That either makes me a cynic or a realist, depending on your point of view. What gives me such confidence in the matter…

I recently crossed the unofficial threshold into old age; I got a colonoscopy. Outside of having a family history of colon cancer or a different medical reason for the exam, you must have reached a certain plateau in life to qualify for the honor. …

Group identity in modern times has generated much conversation. It does make sense to focus on group dynamics due to human beings evolving from families to tribes to citizens in a particular country. Whatever group we claim allegiance to directly impacts our ability to survive. …

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While inspiring many people, the famous quote from Dr. …

There is nothing wrong with an individual displaying confidence. The more competent people we have in society, the better. However, after evaluating many social media posts of random people throughout the country over the last few years, I’m starting to see a pattern develop. Person A states blanket statements about…

The political polarization in the United States and many western democracies is significant. Some argue this is the worst it has ever been in American history. However, considering some of the events in this country’s past (civil war, civil rights movement, etc.), calling it the worse is an exaggeration. The…

It seems America’s youth have switched to a new drug for experimentation. According to David Nield at ScienceAlert, alcohol is no longer king. Marijuana is the new #1 drug used by American youth. …

Very few things in life are more stressful than getting fired or laid off from work. We all need income to survive, so it does not feel good when we have zero money coming into our banking accounts. …

What is the best way to connect with co-workers or strangers at a party? Those who score high in extraversion probably need no help answering the question. These people are naturally the life of the party and light up any room they enter. …