Why (Smart) People Do Dumb Things

Why (Smart) People Do Dumb Things

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/valley-girl-brain/201801/3-reasons-why-smart-people-do-dumb-things For a real-world example, look at the difference between climate change believers and deniers. Most of the scientific community (97 percent) strongly believe climate change is a real threat to the environment, citing measurable data points, including increased CO2 in the atmosphere, droughts, temperatures, and sea surface temperatures. Meanwhile, as Motherboard (link is external)…

How Mentally Strong People Respond to Snarky Comments

How Mentally Strong People Respond to Snarky Comments

How Mentally Strong People Respond to Snarky Comments. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201709/how-mentally-strong-people-respond-snarky-comments They Know When to Speak Up And When to Shut Up Mentally strong people understand when to be assertive and they’re not afraid to speak up. But they also recognize that it’s sometimes best to ignore someone who is using snarky comments just to get attention….

#Auckland #preacher #damages #Christianity #shoot #gay #people

#Auckland #preacher #damages #Christianity #shoot #gay #people

Check out this story from the NZ Herald Android App http://nzh.tw/11904818 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?objectid=11904818&ref=twitter But he said he was just repeating the Bible – specifically Leviticus 20:13 which calls for gay men to be put to death. Robertson said he was not calling for church members to shoot anyone, and took no responsibility if someone did so…

#Some #People #Have #Difficult #Relationships

#Some #People #Have #Difficult #Relationships

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201706/why-some-people-just-have-difficult-relationships According to Ricco and Sierra, avoidantly-attached individuals should be less able to handle conflict for several reasons. First of all, they have a distrustful view of others, figuring that they’re not really all that loyal or caring. Secondly, they’re not as good at gauging how other people feel. Finally, avoidant individuals stay away from…

Radio NZ Trafficking accused plead not guilty

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/253759/trafficking-accused-plead-not-guilty Three men have pleaded not guilty to the first people-trafficking charges to be laid in New Zealand. Satnam Singh, right, one of three men accused of people trafficking and a supporter. Jaswinder Singh Sangha and Satnam Singh were arrested in Motueka last week and have been charged with arranging by deception the entry of…