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Ira Bedzow Ph.d

Ira Bedzow Ph.d

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Why Asking “What Should I Do?” Is (Almost) Never Helpful

Why Asking “What Should I Do?” Is (Almost) Never Helpful

Personal Perspective: There’s a big difference between “should” and “want.”

04.05.2026 40

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Why We Need to Take Love Seriously

When we “love” everything, we may lose the ability to love well.

28.04.2026 50

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Just Because We Disagree Doesn’t Mean You’re Wrong

Disagreement reveals what we care about, not just what we know.

19.04.2026 30

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Why Reason Alone Doesn’t Motivate Us

Reason may guide us, but what we care about moves us.

12.04.2026 70

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What a Humanities Education Can Teach Us About Happiness

The humanities can teach us to live well, not just succeed professionally.

06.04.2026 50

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The Importance of an Ordinary Day

Life is lived mostly in ordinary moments, not in major achievements.

23.03.2026 70

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"Happiness Is Finding a Pencil"

Happiness is a cultural obsession. It’s time to rethink how we pursue it.

16.03.2026 80

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Why Gen Z Feel Less Happy Even as Society Gets Richer

Our outcome-driven mindset may be contributing to general unhappiness.

09.03.2026 70

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