Good, Governing, Story, and the Insidious Anecdote

psychology

  • Good, Governing, Story, and the Insidious Anecdote

    Mistaking an anecdote for a larger trend has been, is and will continue to be a fatal error in building public policy. When intentionally transforming a few anecdotes or stories, true or not, into a trend you have an evil strategy.… Continue reading

  • Good, Faux and True Authenticity, and Survival

    One of our political parties is looking at the attribute ‘authenticity’ to strengthen their political approach. The challenge with authenticity is that it is nearly impossible to fake or predict. Our current leader is probably where he is because he… Continue reading

  • Good and the World of Hungry Stereotypes

    (a brief digression in prep for Inauguration Day) At some deep, embarrassing, defensive level this writer sometimes feels made to feel like he lives in one of the most disliked demographics in the world today; the older, white, middle class… Continue reading