Monthly Archives: October 2020

America’s Irony Problem

Posted on 28 October 2020 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Irony can be a lot of fun.  And it’s everywhere, from the most scathing sarcasm to the gentle wit of Kermit the Frog. We love to laugh at satire and parody.  The “mockumentary” has become a popular film genre – … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Awesomeness

Posted on 22 October 2020 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

Our collective stories about who we are and where we’re headed are potent elements of our culture, especially during election season, as you may have seen in my recent Scientific American essay and my earlier posts in this blog.  My … Continue reading →

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The greatest honor

Posted on 10 October 2020 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

This week, when I saw that the Nobel Peace Prize had been won by the World Food Program, I confess my first reaction was, “Huh. That’s not as interesting as when an individual wins it,” and I scrolled on to … Continue reading →

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The Science of America’s Dueling Political Narratives

Posted on 3 October 2020 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

I’m delighted to have my work appear in today’s Scientific American.  Please check it out!

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