: About Me

As a university instructor and scholar, I draw on research in the Humanities to crack the code of humanity, and spread the word in writing. I strive to unlock and break into the ivory tower of academia, recycle the dry facts from Psychology, Sociology, and Linguistics into illuminating milestones for the layperson's life-journey.

My passion is ...

discovery

I know too much about ...

cognitive and developmental psychology, cross-cultural and cross-linguistic research

My parents always told me ...

you're only knocked down the moment you give up

My favorite memory ...

when I first saw my son's face

Why I write ...

to understand & help others understand

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

life as filtered through human psychology in anyform

My first job ...

research assistant

My best moment ...

getting a job done

Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Perspectives on 9/11: The politics of culture, the culture of politics

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It has been five years now, and the aching question remains largely unanswered: "why do they hate us?" Although Arab and American politicians, Islamists, and even terrorists have made their proposals; trust me, their biased answers (whether fiery or soft) serve nothing beyond their pockets. I claim that my unique identity helps me address the question in the most genuine, objective, and realistic way possible. Being an Arab, I am familiar with the mindset of Arabs. Being a Christian Arab, however, I do not share lots of the hot buttons that manipulate the thought and behavior of the majori...

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