Interdisciplinary Book Reviews

  The Rescue is an Academy Award winning film by directors and producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. Like many around the world, we watched the unfolding story of 12 Thai boys and their football coach trapped in a cave. The film recaptures the tension by illustrating the risks of cave diving and the back and forth arguments as people from several nations weigh the risks involved in selecting one method or another to find the boys. Experienced divers fail. Two middle-aged cave divers from England finally find the boys alive and promise they'll be back. But how do you safely bring 13 people underwater? Discover the role of experience as courage and confidence varies from person to person. See how people from different cultures come together to help. Consider the importance of the boys' religion in their wellbeing. Think about the role of general science and medical science in the successful outcome--technology, oxygen, medication, and more. The film was released 8 October...

Cialdini's 7 Points developed by Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD Book Author: Robert B. Cialdini Reviewed by      Geoffrey W. Sutton Robert Cialdini’s Influence and the Psychology of Persuasion: A Book Review Robert Cialdini is a psychologist who has spent decades studying what actually persuades people to act. When I worked with parents and teachers on child behavior, I often asked them to recall commercials they remembered. It was a fun exercise—and revealing. Most people admit that those ads pop back into mind later, especially when they’re standing in a store or making an impulse purchase. Businesses know exactly what they’re doing: a 30‑ or 60‑second commercial can shape human behavior. If you’re trying to sell a product, advocate for change, or gain supporters for a cause, Cialdini’s research-backed principles are worth knowing. Below are the major principles from his book Influence. 1. The Contrast Principle Our judgments are shaped by what comes first. If you meet a rude ...