How Salts Can Influence Human Thought

In a previous post, I share some of my thoughts about free will and conscious human thought. My point is that truly conscious decision making only really happens between 5-25% of our time; our emotions, our demeanor, and our behavior is influenced by a large variety of factors. In this post, I want to share … Continue reading How Salts Can Influence Human Thought

The Power of First Impressions on Pricing

If I asked you how much a given item costs, you would likely be able to spit out a reasonably close guess as to how much it costs. There is an entire TV show devoted to this idea - The Price is Right. For the sake of testing this idea, I’m calling you to “come … Continue reading The Power of First Impressions on Pricing

Why Our Personal Beliefs Ought to Remain Flexible

Do you remember a time when you thought WWE was “real” wrestling? You may have never believed it; I never did. But if you did believe that it was real, there came a time when you stopped believing. As you watched, you caught little details. You noticed punches that didn’t land, but still had effects. … Continue reading Why Our Personal Beliefs Ought to Remain Flexible

My Observations on Free Will

If you read my previous post about why I have been taking cold showers for the past two months, you saw me say this: “Other living organisms are driven by urges they cannot control. Down to the cellular level chemical imbalances drive molecules to bond and break in search of equilibrium or ‘comfort.’ Most living … Continue reading My Observations on Free Will