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Who is at Fault? Do We Blame the Loser?

Posted on November 22, 2016 by climatechangefork

Samuel Kassow’s book describes the efforts of a group led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum who documented what was happening around them in the Nazi-occupied Warsaw Ghetto. The group aimed to provide an accurate account of the situation to counter the … Continue reading →

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Election: Battle of the Sexes

Posted on October 25, 2016 by climatechangefork

Last week, I posited that: “Donald Trump attempted to downplay or disregard any fallout from his actions, concentrating instead on throwing red meat to keep at least his most dedicated supporters happy.” In this blog I had initially planned to … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on September 20, 2016 by climatechangefork

“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny” – Thomas Jefferson This election, as characterized by the media, is dominated by fear: The vast majority of Americans say they are … Continue reading →

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How to Influence Polls and Win Elections

Posted on August 23, 2016 by climatechangefork

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato Clinton is well ahead at the polls. Common opinion two weeks ago (August 9, 2016), was that convention bounces were … Continue reading →

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The Election: Trust, Likability & Honesty

Posted on August 9, 2016 by climatechangefork

I am finishing writing this blog on Sunday, even though I had a draft ready yesterday. As I read the New York Times today, I came across Nicholas Kristof’s Op-Ed, “Clinton’s Fibs vs. Trump’s Huge Lies.” It coincided almost exactly … Continue reading →

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My Global Family Vacation

Posted on August 2, 2016 by climatechangefork

Map of my global family vacation I have returned from my month-long vacation with my wife. One of the perks of being an academic is that my summers are my own. I show the route of my trip above. Clearly, … Continue reading →

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Perceptions and Numbers: Obama’s Economic Legacy and Trump’s Pathway Forward

Posted on May 9, 2016 by climatechangefork

Last week I promised to delve more into the Pew Research Center’s trove of data on science and society, but a few things happened whose response took precedence. One was the narrowing of the Republican field of candidates to Donald … Continue reading →

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Assessment: Spring 2016: Earth Day, Birthday(s), and Passover

Posted on April 26, 2016 by climatechangefork

As I said in Friday’s mini-post, this weekend I got to celebrate Earth Day, Passover, my wife’s birthday, and CCF’s 4 year anniversary – what a culmination of great events! Every year, I take this time to reflect on the … Continue reading →

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Climate Change and the Election: What is at Stake?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by climatechangefork

I started writing this blog on Wednesday, April 13. On that day, 71 years ago, I was liberated by American Army soldiers while on my way from Bergen-Belsen to Theresienstadt (Terezin). This blog will be posted on Tuesday, April 19 … Continue reading →

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Democracy vs. Oligarchy Part 5: Can Psychology Help with a U-Turn?

Posted on April 12, 2016 by climatechangefork

A week from the posting of this blog, primaries will take place in NY State. It is the first time I can remember when the presidential primary will have such a large impact on both the Democratic and the Republican … Continue reading →

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Who is at Fault? Do We Blame the Loser?

Election: Battle of the Sexes

Fear

How to Influence Polls and Win Elections

The Election: Trust, Likability & Honesty

My Global Family Vacation

Perceptions and Numbers: Obama’s Economic Legacy and Trump’s Pathway Forward

Climate Change and the Election: What is at Stake?

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