Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 30/09/2025As the US approaches 250 years, Jill Lepore’s These Truths offers a one-volume overview of those years. Focuses on key themes and figures in a long but enjoyable read. She just launched a new book on the US Constitution in case you need even more history. 020
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Dragon Boat racing today: how it started (rains this morning) and how it ended (finals races cancelled due to winds and waves). We did have two races in between, racing in synch and enjoying a full day. Some 44 boats, and even retirees coming back just to help out. I am sapped. 030
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 14/05/2025I recently spent a week in Munich with my oldest daughter, who finished her 3rd year in university. I feel grateful to have such opportunities, and while we enjoyed some amazing sites and experiences. A few highlights, including the all-important pretzel. 020
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Next year the US will celebrate 250 years since independence. Last night I attended a panel on the “Meck Dec”: the claim is that a few folks declared independence in May 1775 in what’s now Charlotte. There’s no smoking gun to support or refute the claim. But an interesting case of public history. 010
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Morning run near and before work. Feels like anti-spring. Lots of leaves, dried, fallen and all-around. 000
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Read @sbkaufman.bsky.social’s Transcend. Learned lots: Maslow’s pyramid was likely created by a management consultant in the 1960s, and Harlow advised Maslow’s PhD captive monkey dominance behavior. Nice overview of Maslow’s arc and current, related research. New image instead of pyramid: 193
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 24/01/2025What makes for an interesting Thursday eve? Having the chance to attend a local financial advisor’s presentation—free dinner too—on retirement planning. It’s a research opportunity to consider how they frame planning and how they offer services. Diversification, taxes & more. #retirement 000
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Some recent reading. Benz’s book on retirement is one of the best I’ve read for a US audience, and Li’s shows how fast AI is moving, from recognizing images to generative AI. I seek range, which helps frame day-to-day applied research. #retirement #books 030
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 29/12/2024Beware the perils of the duel, as recorded in a Savannah graveyard. #duel 020
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Good morning east coast. Let’s get this Saturday slowly started. 000
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 22/12/2024And that does it, with Carolina scoring a touchdown. A few Cardinals fans, decent Panthers crowd, and some Santa’s and Elves for the holidays. 000
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 22/12/2024A bit chilly but now getting some overtime. Great game. 100
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Reading @hannahritchie.bsky.social Not The End Of The World. One thing I hadn’t appreciated is that deaths from natural disasters have fallen, even with climate change. Recent Hurricane Helene deaths in mind in NC, and I was at UCLA during Northridge earthquake, but previous disasters were deadlier. 030
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Started today at 33 degrees but quickly warmed up—at the first hill on the Huntersville 10k. Made for a good challenge, and came in at 47:40, so better than I’d hoped. Can put me feet up the rest of today. 010
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Contemplating the “Old Age” chapter in Shafik’s (2021) book on the social contract, retirement ages have gotten older but are still outpaced by longer lives. She recognizes that until recently people aged within family & community context. Now: multiple income sources. #retirement #aging 000
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Ushering in Friday evening, as an usher, at the Cain Center. Almost time for Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Feels very festive. 020
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Good morning (metro Charlotte, NC). A layer of winter to start the day. 010
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 01/12/2024In the difficult past few years of professional and personal transformation, I recognize anew the value of a growth mindset and having a sense of control. I recommend Ashford’s (2024) The Power of Flexing. Shift mindset; experiment in the pursuit of goals; get feedback and revise. #behavior #change 030
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 24/11/2024I’ll match your photo with this one: arrived in the mail a couple of days ago. #evolution #development 040
Peter Gray @peterbgray.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Blue sky, crystal spring, falling leaves. Starting a new week and enjoying a long weekend visiting family. 000