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Exploring Our Cognitive Errors: A Deep Dive Into Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias is a devious cognitive error that gets between us and the truth. I explore the facts here.

4 years ago

“Live for the Now!”: Reflections on Juggling the Past, Present, and Future

"Live for the Now" is a current school of thought popular among young adults. But what about learning from the…

4 years ago

The Birthday Questions: Goodbye 27, Hello 28!

For every birthday, I ask "The Birthday Questions." Today, it's my turn to take the hot seat!

4 years ago

The Problem With the Question: “What Am I Doing With My Life?”

"What am I doing with my life?" If this question gives you as much anxiety as it often gives to…

4 years ago

Why the “Good” Old Days Weren’t So Good

Are modern times really that awful and was everything really better in the past? Lew Askegaard shares his insights on…

4 years ago

Forgiving Student Loans: Fair and Economically Savvy or Regressive and Fiscally Irresponsible ?

Should student loans be forgiven? I dive into the research to determine if student debt forgiveness is economically savvy or…

4 years ago

Why Body Positivity Is Inherently Negative

Body positivity is inherently negative. It's time to shift towards being self positive and towards what actually matters: You.

4 years ago

What Is Life in Tasmania During COVID-19 Like? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Pretty Normal)

What is daily life in Tasmania like during COVID-19? Well, it's pretty normal. I explore the hows and whys here.

4 years ago

Working on the New York COVID-19 Front Line: Confusion, Chaos, and My Most Significant Meal of 2020

What was it like working on the New York COVID-19 front line? Here's my story of chaos, confusion, and a…

4 years ago

War Remnants Museum: Discovering the Uncomfortable Truths of History

History repeats itself. But how can we learn from the past if we aren’t taught it or if we ignore…

4 years ago