This summer was a busy time for global Alzheimer’s activities and the changes in thinking are dramatic. I personally presented at international meetings held in Oslo, Chicago and Albuquerque (see photo of poster in Chicago at the International Conference on Alzheimer Disease). In general, I would say some areas of research and policy [...]
No matter what your politics, you have to admit that Barack Obama gave an electric speech in Denver at the Democratic Convention. He tried to set the terms for the debate for the Presidential election to be about global issues rather than a particular candidate’s stance on hot-button issues like abortion, gun-control, and gay marriage. [...]
In previous postings I have presented evidence supporting the following claims: (1) Children’s instincts to play and explore on their own provided the foundation for education during our long history as hunter-gatherers (August 2 posting). (2) Children today can and do educate themselves very well, without coercion or adult prodding or direction, if they are [...]
In his autobiography published (in German) in March 1995 to coincide with his 90th birthday, Dr. Viktor Frankl reflected on "The Manner of My Work." His reflections are simple and clear, speaking directly to two habits that defeat procrastination.
Dr. Viktor Frankl, author of numerous books and articles, but probably most well known in North [...]
Joe Biden has had some ups and downs in life. As a young Senator, his wife and infant daughter were killed in a car wreck. During his 1988 bid for the presidency, it was revealed he cribbed sections of other politicians’ speeches. He had a life-threatening aneurism.
Whatever problems he has had and [...]
