By Ray Williams March 21, 2021 In times of doubt and uncertainty, many people turn to self-help books, groups or gurus in search of encouragement, guidance and self-affirmation. The positive self-statements suggested in these books, such as “I am a...
By Ray Williams March 19, 2021 Actor Jim Carey was the star of a comedy entitled Yes Man, in which, following the advice of a self-help guru, made a decision to say “yes” to every request made of him, rather than the habitual “no’s” that plagued his despondent...
By Ray Williams March 17, 2021 When’s the last time you read a good novel? Cover to cover? And held the book in your hands? Many people today believe this is just a recreational activity to relax or it’s a waste of time. Far too many would prefer to read either...
By Ray Williams March 11, 2021 Researchers have mapped an underlying “psychological signature” for people who are predisposed to holding extreme social, political or religious attitudes, and support violence in the name of ideology. Although human existence is...
By Ray Williams March 8, 2021 Social scientists have long known that the rich are not exactly model citizens. They evade taxes more often, flaunt traffic laws that protect pedestrians and donate less frequently to charity. In the aftermath of the Great...
By Ray Williams March 1, 2021 Does one’s physical attractiveness have a positive or negative impact on life? Does it give you an advantage when it comes to finding a mate, getting good grades in school, getting a job or being more successful in life? Is beauty in the...
