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Bob Dylan On Laughter

by Jeffrey Rubin, PhD

Regular visitors to “From Insults to Respect” know that from time to time I like to select one of Bob Dylan’s “Theme Time Radio Hour” shows to help enrich our understanding of an important topic. Bob’s shows have so far helped us to take an insightful look at why people might seek to insult us by calling us certain types of names, and at how…

Dr. Jeffrey Rubin February 6, 2016 15 min read

Insults Amongst Friends: Why We Do It

by Dr. Jeffrey Rubin

A group of my male friends and I get together about once a month to play a little poker. Because my wife and I did some traveling last winter, I happened to miss a couple of these fun events. Upon my return, I was notified of when the next poker night would occur. As I arrived, one of my buddies, noticing my entrance, cried out,…

Dr. Jeffrey Rubin June 29, 2015 12 min read