Jerry Scott

  • Generosity or Scarcity?

    This morning’s newspaper reported on the marriage of Donald Trump and Melania, the model. The couple exchanged vows last Saturday (1/22/2005) in West Palm Beach, FL. She wore a dress that weighed 50 pounds and cost $200,000, more than the… Continue reading

  • Empathy

    Scientists theorize that one of the reasons we enjoy sports and movies so much is that we identify with the players or actors, participating mentally with them as we watch! Our brains contain ‘mirror neurons’ that respond to observed movement… Continue reading

  • "He makes me so mad" Really?

    The customer service rep. was cool, detached, and didn’t really care that my water bill went from $32 to $108 this month. “Yes, we did change the meter” he acknowledged in a bored tone of voice. “No, I can’t adjust… Continue reading