Why are we told to think positively and to look on the bright side of things? Can facing the dark side of things or embracing circumstances of loss and failure offer alternative perspectives, which in turn offer different rewards? Is there an alternative to naïve optimism that can help us gain a humble sense of […]

The sky was open and the smell of spring was hitching a ride upon the wind. Nature had gathered around my window as it does every morning, waiting patiently for my rise. I was eager to release my subconscious self and greet the redwood trees, but an unbearably bright light kept me from opening my eyes. […]

Science is dedicated to solving puzzles. When one piece is missing, we see its silhouette. We can visualize its size, shape, even color or pattern. Thus, scientific research does not produce novelty. While research does take both money and talent, it is often confirming what we already know or what we want to know. There […]