The Denial File
What We Can't Think About—and Why
Killing Me Softly: In a hair-trigger society, the stress is quicker than the eye
Kirby Farrell | December 28, 2014
Last week as I was doing a live podcast with Dr. Sophy, a listener called in wondering if Americans today are less trustworthy. This got …
Guilty Games: Even law officers can behave like children when found guilty (Part Two)
Kirby Farrell | December 13, 2014
If you ever doubted that humans are childlike creatures, watch the video that shows New York City police arresting—and killing—a 42 year old black father …
The Child Cop and the Monster: Police Killing and the Psychology of Abandon
Kirby Farrell | December 3, 2014
Police stops are scripted to minimize the chance of an emotional blowout. Stick to the rules and roles and nobody gets hurt. In Ferguson Missouri, …