My recent article on the psychology of terrorist beheadings is now up... Most people don't realize that dozens of people have been beheaded in the past few years just across the U.S. border. You can read it HERE.
Psychology
The Myth of ‘The Media’
For those who missed it recently: My blog on why blaming "the media" is not only vague writing and lazy thinking, but also ineffective... you can read it HERE. There has been much discussion about the media in recent weeks, in terms of what the media is showing, not...
Crop Circle Investigation in Skeptical Inquirer Magazine
My column in the current issue of Skeptical Inquirer magazine features an investigation into what was called "the most important genuine crop circle ever discovered." I'm not convinced, and after you read my piece I don't think you will be, either...
Book Signing and Talk for “Mysterious New Mexico”
I will be giving a talk and book signing for my new book Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment on Thursday August 14 at 7 PM at Bookworks (4022 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque). Come out and hear some of the secrets and stories...
Sandusky Victim Sparks Repressed Memory Concerns
The son of convicted serial child molester Jerry Sandusky came forward recently in an interview with Oprah Winfrey to corroborate reports of his adopted father’s abuse. However some psychologists are concerned about the validity of those memories. You can see the...
Why the Malaysian Airline Disaster Sparked Conspiracies
My article on why the Malaysian airline disaster sparked conspiracy theories... including a look at aviation conspiracies dating back to Amelia Earhart! You can read the story HERE.
Historical Figures Behind Woody Allen’s “Magic in the Moonlight”
My new CFI blog examines some of the historical figures behind Woody Allen's new film "Magic in the Moonlight." You can read it HERE.
My Appearance on Rob Breakenridge Show Discussing Bigfoot DNA Evidence
For those who missed my appearance on the Rob Breakenridge radio show last week talking about the recent Bigfoot DNA research, you can listen HERE. My segment is about 15 minutes long... You might learn something interesting!
Drought Renews Interest in Water Dowsing
My article on water dowsing is now up on Discovery News, discussing why dowsing seems to work, and how dowsing killed an innocent French hunchback in 1692... You can read the story HERE.
Most People Are Fat and Don’t Know It. Seriously.
Despite the fact that two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, according to a new Gallup poll the majority say that they’re not trying to lose weight — for the simple reason that they don’t think they’re overweight. You can read my full article...