Derek Beres
Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.
In her new Netflix special, Amy Schumer gets real about fear.
Some are worried this represents an Orwellian move. At heart, it’s not.
Unfortunately, this means that drivers act more aggressively on the road when spotting cyclists.
The Canadian professor’s old-school message is why many started listening to him.
Artists and fans are the big losers as bot-powered scalpers make a killing.
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh details how the anti-vaxx movement has divided and grown.
A new study, led by psychologist Jean Twenge, points to the screen as the problem.
The Canadian professor has been on the Joe Rogan Experience six times. There’s a lot of material to discuss.
The distance between the American dream and reality is expressed best through literature.
Though eggs are back on the menu, some are trying to rewrite the script.
Americans lost $116.9 billion gambling in 2016.
The Canadian professor calls for personal responsibility over legislation.
Humans blame cats for killing birds, but our buildings are far worse.
Access to trauma care is a race issue. It shouldn’t be.
Though written for his students, the lessons can be applied by any essay writer.
Food deserts are a problem. One solution might already exist.
Healthy Housing Foundation has purchased four properties in Los Angeles, with more planned.
Mistakes are part of learning, not a failure of character.
New research from the University of Buffalo makes the case for the smartphone.
Turns out pushups are more telling than treadmill tests when it comes to cardiovascular health.
A new book on the music distribution service claims it is.
A revival is occurring, and we sure can use it.
Seemingly small moments of discrimination often pass unnoticed.
In this short video, he compares the outset of Buddhism with the biblical garden.
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The psychological disconnect between humans and other animals puts all forms of life at risk.
The Buddha’s teachings seem to be on point.