My Brother's Keeper

Myers-Briggs

In Defense of the Myers-Briggs

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on February 12, 2020

The next time someone tells you the Myers-Briggs has been debunked, ask them for a citation. Then hand them this one.

The next time someone tells you the Myers-Briggs has been debunked, ask them for a citation. Then hand them this one.

Personality

The Top 10 Tips Sociopaths Share with Each Other

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on November 14, 2018

What can the advice passed among this much-stigmatized group teach us about the way they view the world and the rest of us?

What can the advice passed among this much-stigmatized group teach us about the way they view the world and the rest of us?

In a society that espouses the virtues of humility while also promoting self-importance, inferiority emerges as one way that we try to reconcile these two disparate ideals.

Myers-Briggs

Why the Myers-Briggs and Jung's Types Aren't BS [Video]

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on September 28, 2017

Has someone told you that the Myers-Briggs isn't a valid personality test? Here's 10 reasons why they're wrong.

Has someone told you that the Myers-Briggs isn't a valid personality test? Here's 10 reasons why they're wrong.

Meditation

Be the Mountain: A Guided Meditation

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on September 5, 2017

For those seeking peace and stability, here is a helpful adaptation of a classic meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

For those seeking peace and stability, here is a helpful adaptation of a classic meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Meditation

The Purpose of Meditation [Video]

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on August 28, 2017

Why your awesome goal-setting skills are holding you back in your mindfulness and meditation practice.

Why your awesome goal-setting skills are holding you back in your mindfulness and meditation practice.

Media

Couldn't Have Said It Better: Baltimore Riots 2015

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on April 28, 2015

A short piece that explains why some of the responses in the media to the Baltimore riots feel particularly damning to Black Americans, especially when considered in context.

A short piece that explains why some of the responses in the media to the Baltimore riots feel particularly damning to Black Americans, especially when considered in context.

Sex

Redditor to Redditor

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on April 14, 2015

Young men are finding new ways to reach out to each other and older generations for advice and mentorship.

Young men are finding new ways to reach out to each other and older generations for advice and mentorship.

Bias

Why We Are Angry

Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on November 25, 2014

Seeing beyond the hype to understand the outrage of a community

Seeing beyond the hype to understand the outrage of a community

Many men struggle to define their masculinity and themselves as men in a culture that increasingly stigmatizes things like sexuality, aggressiveness, and competitiveness.