The Denial File
What We Can't Think About—and Why

We Give Birth Astride a Grave
Kim Pereira | November 25, 2012
I’ve been fortunate never to have experienced the crippling effects of chronic depression, although I’ve had my share of despair where the world seemed to spin …

Rooster Tales
Phil Hansten | November 13, 2012
What we can’t think about: We humans are lousy in dealing with issues of cause and effect. It’s 5:00 AM and he flutters up onto …

Strong Medicine
Kirby Farrell | November 1, 2012
If you buy pills labeled “Strong Medicine for Colds,” the pitch assumes that you “fight” illness and win health through strength. Of course it’s not …