Andy Tix Ph.D.

Why Religious Fundamentalism Can Inspire Hatred

Underlying much of the worst of human history are religious motivations. However, there are ways for religions to draw from their sacred texts and traditions to nurture peace.

Underlying much of the worst of human history are religious motivations. However, there are ways for religions to draw from their sacred texts and traditions to nurture peace.

Taking Photos of the Good Increases Gratitude and Well-Being

Is your view of the town in which you live bleak? Is it tough to stay connected with family and friends who live far away? Is it hard to be grateful? A simple practice can help.

Is your view of the town in which you live bleak? Is it tough to stay connected with family and friends who live far away? Is it hard to be grateful? A simple practice can help.

The Ways of the Fundamentalist and the Mystic

For many people, being religious means being a religious fundamentalist. However, decades of thinking and research in the psychology of religion suggest religion is more complex.

For many people, being religious means being a religious fundamentalist. However, decades of thinking and research in the psychology of religion suggest religion is more complex.

The Science and Practice of a Good Life

How do we enter the next phase of the pandemic? New insights from the science of a good life can help get you started.

How do we enter the next phase of the pandemic? New insights from the science of a good life can help get you started.

The Science of Motivating Others

How do we motivate those under our care to do what’s in their best interest? Understanding the impact of three variables may improve our ability to inspire.

How do we motivate those under our care to do what’s in their best interest? Understanding the impact of three variables may improve our ability to inspire.

When We Can't Agree on Scientific Facts

Individuals increasingly don’t agree on the relevant facts regarding major problems facing our country and world. Six critical thinking skills would help us move forward.

Individuals increasingly don’t agree on the relevant facts regarding major problems facing our country and world. Six critical thinking skills would help us move forward.