Forward Note: This thing I’ve written is a simple worldview I’ve held since I was about 25. The reason I think it is worthy of writing about is because in life we all make irrational decisions, or put up with things that we can control – but choose not to. This can be convenience, the…

The Law of Attraction has zero scientific backing, no matter what its proponents claim. There is no credible body of scientific research to support it, no empirical tests to prove its validity, and any observed “results” are easily explained by cognitive biases, misunderstandings of probability, statistical averaging, and selective framing. Worst of all, the concept…

Before we start, I want you to chew on something first: In writing this, I am potentially taking a risk that few others face when sharing their identity even in consideration of modern marginalized groups. I’ll explain why later, but for now, consider this question: Are even the best of us truly inclusive? I am…

Inclusivity and empathy for marginalized groups are major – and crucial – topics in our society today. Yet, I’ve noticed a tendency for these discussions to snowball into a cycle where we increasingly create identities that emphasize our differences from others, even when those differences are minor. In many ways, it seems like we’ve developed…