PinnedPaul Meernik2024 Election AngstAfter waking up about 4 am the other night, I had trouble falling back asleep. Thoughts of the upcoming election were ricocheting around in…Oct 14Oct 14
PinnedPaul MeernikSelfishness and the 2024 ElectionWe are all selfish, to a degree. We do things that benefit ourselves and those who are close. So what exactly is it that distinguishes…Sep 30Sep 30
Paul MeernikPhysics, Behavior, and Picking a PresidentPhoto by Deactivated Account on UnsplashAug 29Aug 29
Paul Meernik“Manure Happens”The title is from a sign that caught my attention as I rode my bike past a farm. Unlike the farmer, most people can take solace in not…Jul 20Jul 20
Paul MeernikWhy We Do the Things We Do (and Think the Things We Think)Photo by Rob Schreckhise on UnsplashJun 20Jun 20
Paul MeernikFinancial Fraud — The Victims Are?Trump was convicted of financial fraud in New York and ordered to pay a rather hefty fine. He and his defenders claim he was unfairly…Mar 6Mar 6
Paul MeernikThe Ellsberg Paradox Is a MirageIt arises from a flawed perceptionAug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
Paul MeernikOvercoming White Coat SyndromeWhen seeing the doctor for a check-up, are you nervous? In particular, are you concerned your blood pressure will be high? You are not…Jul 16, 2023Jul 16, 2023
Paul MeernikinThe Taoist OnlineOur Striving, Fundamental Conflict, and ReligionsThe central theme of my book, the resonance of Life, is that we each strive for control of the world in which we live. The philosopher…Jun 15, 20232Jun 15, 20232