We obviously become happier and more peaceful as we grow in wisdom and moral sensibility. How is the educational system helping people to do this? Some of the smartest educators say that they don’t know how to do it, even as a growing percentage of students show signs of … [Read more...] about The Core of Being
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The Folly of Modern Psychology
Civilization is collapsing in the Middle East. Accord between Russia and the West is in shambles. Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe. Political and social dissension runs high in America. Totalitarians in China tighten their grip. This dissension, disorder, oppression, and … [Read more...] about The Folly of Modern Psychology
Why We’re Quick to “Go Negative”
Comedian Bill Maher wrote an amusing article in The New York Times recently, asking, “When did we get it in our heads that we have the right to never hear anything we don’t like?” In the article, Maher makes the point that we’ve become too easily offended and too quick to … [Read more...] about Why We’re Quick to “Go Negative”