Taylor Interview about Kids and Technology
I was recently interviewed by Michael Stelzner on mykidsadventures.com, a web site devoted to helping families find healthy alternatives to digital entertainment. You can listen to the interview here.
Read MoreThe Science of Making Decisions
Late last year, I wrote a blog post titled How Do You Make a Major Life Decision. In it, I describe my approach to making decisions and some of the potential obstacles to making good decisions. Here is an interesting article that explores some of the recent research on decision making and offers six science-based ways […]
Read MoreToday’s TV and Movies are Changing the Way We Look at Love
Romantic comedies, reality TV matchmaking shows, and sitcoms aren’t just entertaining (to some). Here’s a scary article that describes research on how popular media is changing the way we see love. For example, people who watch shows such as The Bachelor tend to believe in love at first sight and idealize love. In contrast, watching […]
Read MoreSo What Makes Malcolm Gladwell Such an Expert?
I have to admit that I used to be a fan of Malcolm Gladwell. I read his frequent articles in The New Yorker and several of his early books. I was initially seduced by his apparent breadth of knowledge, cerebral dexterity, and inviting writing style. But the more of his work I read, the more […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Psychology of Ski Racing
Skiracing.com just published the ski racing version of my Unified Model of Performance Psychology.
Read MoreA Father’s Day Gift
This video should remind us all what’s really important in our lives and how we should spend our time. Happy Father’s Day!!
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