Where to Start When It Feels Like Nothing Is Going Right in Your Life

"Everyone has times in their life when they feel demotivated, lost, and unhappy. You're in a rut, and you don't know how to get out of it. Life may keep piling it on, but here are a few starting points for how you can climb out of your hole and get back on track."

When the Next Terrorist Attack Comes, Will We Be Capable of Keeping Our Heads?

"If and when that happens, the question will be whether we can see things in their proper perspective and not cast about madly for any new policy that sounds like it will "keep us safe," but will actually do nothing of the sort. "

Silence is the latest trend in luxury resorts

"People will pay a lot of money for some peace and quiet."

What's Wrong with Alternative Medicine?

"If unconventional therapies like acupuncture can make patients feel better by bringing them a vague sense of well being, why not let them? Some scientists say we shouldn't."


Fredkin's Paradox Explains Why You Waste Time On Meaningless Decisions

"Ever notice that you spend a full 15 minutes agonizing about whether to have apple-cinnamon pancakes or banana-walnut pancakes in the morning? Ever had that decision affect your day in any way? Fredkin's Paradox explains why you agonize anyway."