What do you really know? How does this knowledge (or illusion of knowledge) help you or misguide you in navigating the world? On a recent podcast, The Hidden Brain, this subject is discussed in detail by the author of The Knowledge Illusion, Steven Sloman. This conversation prompted me to explore the limits of my own […]

Improvisation is a curious act. It implies a deviation from the norm to encounter the unexpected. Our behavior might combine both routine and improvised behavior. Improvisation is often thought of as creative. Yet, improvisation might force us into disobedience or madness. Somewhere between the norm and the unexpected, we might find a new path on […]

Our lives in the 21st century have become very complicated. With the endless stream of information and on-line connections, I am challenged to make sense of all that I see and experience. Once in a while, in a rare moment, I discover something that stands out against the backdrop of meaningless, random events. This happened […]

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? An imaginary Q&A in my head during a recent visit to a zoo. Q: We can ask the question today regarding any subject, “What does the future hold?” I understand you’re obsessed with time and how the past and future converge into the present moment where we can look in […]

Today, we stand together. While certain historical precedents can be cited, most historians acknowledge that our political times are unprecedented. The challenge now is to find an effective way forward. The groundswell of dissent made a mark today with the Hands Off! protests across the United States. 150 different organizations coalesced tens of thousands of […]