Let me tell you a story.  Actually, let me spare you the story, especially when it comes to marketing.  Don’t you feel better?  I certainly would.  Just the anticipation of having to sit through

When I tell friends I’m going to see my therapist, they know it means I’m going to the beach.  It’s there that I’ve come to the conclusion:  if humans didn’t have sandy beaches

Homo sapiens is the master exploiter, defined by our irrepressible drive to remake our world, to push past things as they are and explore their hidden possibilities.  Our manipulation of life’s systems is at the [...]

The college admissions scandal rightfully generates anger and concern that the wealthy can buy admission to elite colleges.  As a Berkeley grad, I want to see the integrity of the admissions process protected.  That said, [...]

Real food should be a right, not a privilege.  To feed ourselves food that isn’t good for us is immoral.  We have an obligation

I don’t take pride in thinking, much less writing, about my sins—but who does?  Maybe it’s good I don’t take pride in thinking about my sins since pride is a cardinal sin.  As a bit

I’ve always felt a kinship with those who struggle to communicate.  I’m very self-conscious about speaking, and prefer observing groups rather than presenting to them.

Like a twin I almost absorbed in the womb, my misery kicks its little legs out from my chest when when

When was the last time you hugged someone—not just a quick pat, but the kind of huge that feels like you really care about one another and are sending and receiving love? A great embrace [...]

We can be good neighbors or we can attempt to opt out by building good fences. Our lives do take effort to maintain; we can take advantage of the magic bonds we make over the [...]

Companions are a busy, ambiguous group.  Every day online, many in our raucous business launch immaturity insults for self-entertainment, letting off steam and just kidding around.  But it gets regrettable.  There can be tears and [...]

Does the internet seem especially or predominantly harsh?  Indeed, being on the Net makes us susceptible to critique.  And even for those who have thick skin, rejection leaves a mark whether you acknowledge it or [...]