My new article examines uncertainties in covid-19 data, from infection to death rates. While some complain that pandemic predictions have been exaggerated for social or political gain, that's not necessarily true; journalism always exaggerates dangers, highlighting...
Psychology
Coronavirus Myths, Misinformation, And Conspiracies
As the world enters another month dealing with the deadly coronavirus that has dominated headlines, killed hundreds, and sickened thousands, misinformation is running rampant. For many, the medical and epidemiological aspects of the outbreak are the most important and...
Fear Itself: Covid-19, Media Literacy, And Social Media Distancing
There’s a natural—almost Pavlovian—tendency to follow the news closely, especially during times of emergency such as wars, terrorism, and natural disasters. People are understandably desperate for information to keep their friends and family safe, and part of that is...
Coronavirus Myths, Misinformation, And Conspiracies
As the world enters its third full month dealing with the deadly coronavirus, misinformation is running rampant. For many, the medical and epidemiological aspects of the outbreak are the most important and salient elements, but there are other prisms through...
Real Estate Omens and Superstitions
I'm quoted in a new article about real estate omens and superstitions at Realtor.com! "An outdated kitchen and a lack of curb appeal aren't the only things that can keep buyers from biting. When it seems like there's just no explanation for a perfectly good home...
Neil Peart, Skeptic
Last month Neil Peart, the drummer and main lyricist for the rock band Rush, died. He’d been living in California and privately battled brain cancer for several years. The Canadian trio (Alex Lifeson on guitar, Geddy Lee on vocals, bass, and keyboards, and Neil...
‘1917,’ War, And The Frailty Of Knowledge
As advertised, the Oscar-nominated World War I film 1917 takes place in April 1917, when two British soldiers, William Schofield (George MacKay) and Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), are rousted from a weary daytime slumber. They’re ordered to cross enemy...
Galaxy Photo Shows Haunting Face… Here’s Why
I'm quoted in a new article by Rob Lea on Medium about why people see faces in everything from ghost photos to clouds to photos of the galaxy... A collision of two galaxies of equal size 704-million-light-years from Earth has created what appears to be a ghostly...
KUNM’s “Let’s Talk New Mexico” On Ghost Stories and Folklore!
Around Halloween I was interviewed by Ty Bannerman on KUNM's program "Let's Talk New Mexico" about NM ghost stories and folklore. I discussed my KiMo theater ghost investigation, and a bit about the St. James hotel... check it out HERE! You can...
Rumors of Halloween THC Candy Threats
I'm quoted in a new Rolling Stone article on rumors of THC-laden candy threats this Halloween... You can read it HERE.