Monthly Archives: November 2008

Feeling Out of Control

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Strange Loops

When your life feels out of control, are you more likely to believe in a deity and its grand plan than when you feel in control of your life? A study by Aaron Kay and colleagues (2008) showed just that … Continue reading →

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Blowjobs and Authority

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Strange Loops

The Victims of Blowjobs In 2007, the Georgia State Supreme Court released Genarlow Wilson from prison, after he had served 2 years of his 10 year sentence. The court concluded that his sentence was cruel and unusual punishment. His crime? … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Eudaimonia

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Strange Loops

Eudaimonia, n. 1. The good life. 2. Happiness, not as a state of mind like joy, but in the sense of human flourishing. 3. The process of living well, as an end in and of itself. Eudaimonia is a classical … Continue reading →

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Do Primates Have Self-Control?

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Strange Loops

Despite our many lapses, humans still manage to show remarkable self-control. We pass up a tempting slice of cake in order to eat a healthier alternative. We avoid buying a shiny new car today so that in a year we … Continue reading →

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