Doug MathesonAfter Trump’s ConvictionWatching various talking heads, Senators and Representatives, and selected interviewed common citizens, say things like: “No law was…Jun 2Jun 2
Doug MathesonGaza… Israel… Palestinians… and aspects of InevitabilityWe have been watching the Gaza/Israel/Palestine tragedy, with degrees of personal angst, targeted or confused anger, and, for many of us…Nov 11, 2023Nov 11, 2023
Doug MathesonFiddling, or Being Willing to Advocate for Unpopular Positions:a look at a key root of the fact — alternative fact phenomenon.Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Doug MathesonBehind our Polarized Society:Figuring out Why We Trust Who We Trust Most.Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
Doug MathesonBridging the Divide with Honesty IntactLike most in America, I have friends on both sides of our current political divide. After a brief nod to our varied psychological…Jan 31, 2021Jan 31, 2021
Doug MathesonA Social Anthropology dissertation on the Religion-exiting Experience:Personal Journeys of Exploration Beyond Early Learned Faith SubculturesJan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
Doug MathesonThe Toughest Application of Critical ThinkingWithout either falling for another doomsday scenario or assuming that everything will be just fine, it seems hopelessly obvious that we…Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019
Doug MathesonFinding and Using what’s Most Likely True.Over the last couple decades, I’ve increasingly attempted to engage in discussions on aspects of how we everyday citizens figure out what…Oct 10, 20181Oct 10, 20181
Doug MathesonStruggles with the Why behind Difficult QuestionsFamiliar words from Frost: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018