Reinventing Academia
I’m a lifelong learner and student, and have spent about 24 years in school. My stint at Stanford consisted of seven years. The first two years I […]
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Woof! Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint
I’m a dog fanatic. When I see a dog walking his or her human(s), I say hello to the pooch, not the human! It’s terribly […]
Continue reading »Plant-Based Diet Improves Productivity
Peer-reviewed research indicates that plant-based diets improve mood, reduce anxiety, and ameliorate fatigue. And, contrary to the common belief that low-carb diets are important for […]
Continue reading »Alchemus Prime: Year in Review
Last December we produced a Year In Review document for our advisory board, and based on their feedback, I’m summarizing our progress to date here. […]
Continue reading »Cultivating Charismatic Leadership
Stanford scientist Dr. Emma Seppälä’s book, The Happiness Track, finally arrived and I’m excited to report that it contains science-based arguments for happiness as the […]
Continue reading »Gratitude for a Better Brain
I’ve often said that if I had a religion, it would be gratitude. These days I activate and maintain my gratitude through time in nature […]
Continue reading »Tesla Goes Vegan
I’ve been writing about a lot of different ways that veganism is becoming more and more mainstream. From fashion and celebrities to medicine and food, veganism […]
Continue reading »Conscious Leadership = Happiness
I’ve been following Emma Seppälä,Science Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, for about a year on social media. […]
Continue reading »Design Thinking: Reframing for Success
A recent New York Times article on the personal and professional and personal applications of design thinking is after my own heart. The article also affirms […]
Continue reading »Are We All Muslims?
The recent fiascos in social media channels about racism against Muslims is fascinating to observe. We have written in the past about the scientific basis for […]
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