Strippers, Base Jumping, and Psychopathic CEOs

Why (Some) Psychopaths Make Great CEOs – Forbes “A really interesting question is whether psychopathy can be a positive thing. Some psychologists would say yes, that there are certain attributes like coolness under pressure, which is sort of a fundamental positive. But Robert Hare would always say no, that in … Read More

Refusing to Apologize, Soccer Hooliganism, and Video Game Violence

The Advantages of Not Saying You’re Sorry – Scientific American “Research shows that those who refuse to express remorse maintain a greater sense of control and feel better about themselves than those who take no action after making a mistake.” Video Games Don’t Create Violence in Society, They Reflect It … Read More

The New Science of Sleep

A new study respecting sleep is making the rounds on the internet. In a study published in the journal PNAS, researchers have demonstrated how insufficient sleep damages health. Researchers at the University of Surrey analysed the blood of 26 people, comparing samples taken after a week of plenty of sleep … Read More

The Terrible Scotch Disaster

Tragedy has struck the world of whisky, and by extension, the world at large. Tuesday night, thousands of litres of Chivas Regal whisky was poured down the drain at a bottling plant in Dumbarton, Scotland. Not a dram was spared. Flags are being flown at half-mast the world over, and … Read More

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