How a Great Job Can Also Be a Dream Killer

by March 27, 2012 » Add more comments.

I haven’t added new tutorials or a new podcast episode in quite a while. People have been emailing to see if I’m alright, like I might be sick or something :) .

I had a nasty chest cold that’s been hard to shake, but no, I’m not sick. Updates have been delayed because my time has been so thoroughly tied up with my university day job this spring term. They’ll resume when the work load is lifted.

Just to remind readers, in my day job I’m Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. In the eyes of many it’s a great job, a privileged job. But it’s also a dream killer. Let me explain…

A Book Recommendation: Thinking, Fast and Slow

by November 16, 2011 » Add more comments.

Daniel Kahneman is a pioneer in behavioral economics and the psychology of human judgment and decision making. His new book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, is a synthesis of his life’s work and an accessible introduction to the field. Much of the material that I’ll be developing for the Academy over Read more »

New Platform for Courses? (Want to be a CTA Instructor?)

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Another platform change?! Kevin, didn’t we just go through one earlier this year? Do you have commitment issues?

Maybe. But I’m looking ahead, and it’s going to be hard to do what I eventually want to do with the site exclusively through WordPress plugins.

Here are some things that I want the site to do. Some of these are my own wishes, others are in response to Academy members asking for certain features …

Why I’m quitting my cushy tenured academic job

by September 23, 2011 » Add more comments.
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Many followers of the podcast know that I’m a Canadian who has been working in academia in the United States since 1999. For the past three years I’ve been Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. But those who know me closely also know Read more »

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