Monthly Archives: January 2013

The paradox: Evoking progress to avert disaster

Posted on 10 January 2013 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

As responsible citizens who keep up on current events, we are all familiar with problems that need our attention and action. Whether each of us is a liberal or conservative, mainstream or following topics few others seem to care about, … Continue reading →

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“And just how do we go about changing the world, anyway?”: World Beliefs Survey, part three

Posted on 9 January 2013 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Which types of beliefs about our world will motivate us to act? This question was at the heart of my dissertation research, and the answers are very important for those of us who care about the “big picture” and wonder … Continue reading →

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