Trump’s Weakness
As the press and the broadcast media focus on Trump’s repulsive behaviors, they are missing Trump’s weakness completely.
Trump’s Narcissism and the Goldwater Rule
Donald Trump’s narcissism is a large concern, but the Goldwater Rule says we should ignore the 300 pound gorilla in the Oval Office.
Human Connections: Social Matrix Algebra
We don’t readily understand the complex ways we are all tied together; social matrix algebra, a matrix algebra practical application, can help.
The Deadly Game of Hawk-Dove
Consider hawk-dove: in the struggle between good and evil, who wins, warriors or peace makers? Neither does, because both do. In reality, there is no ideal.
Ignorance vs Stupidity
It is important that we understand ignorance vs stupidity: one is that we don’t know; the other, that we don’t want to know.
Kicking the Can Down the Road, Cementing Cans
When citizens want one thing and lobbyists want another, often we end up kicking the can down the road; we should be cementing cans after they’re kicked.
The Problem with Historical Context
Historical context is an important starting point for understanding the past. But if we are to understand the present, it cannot also be the endpoint.
‘Talk Louisiana’ on WRKF, ‘From Bayou to Beltway’ on KRVS
Hear Joseph N. Abraham on ‘Talk Louisiana’ and ‘Bayou to Beltway,’ on NPR’s WRKF & KRVS, talking politics and his book, Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths.
Trump’s Wall: The Great Wall of Defeat
The Right wants to build Trump’s Wall at the southern U.S. border, insisting it will be a triumph; history suggests that it will be a Great Wall of Defeat.
Jim Engster Interviews Joe Abraham on WRKF
Hear Jim Engster’s interview with Joseph N. Abraham, MD, about his book, Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths.
The Damning Trump Tweetstorm
Thursday witnessed a bizarre Trump tweetstorm: he declared the Mueller investigation was in chaos, when what we’re really seeing is Trump unhinged.
KRVS Après-Midi Interview
Judith Meriwether and Joseph N. Abraham, MD, discuss Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths on Après-Midi from KRVS, the Acadiana NPR affiliate
Amazon Sales: Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation is now on sale through Amazon.