William M. Struthers

Neuroscientist, Psychology Prof, Man of Faith. Probably not going to tweet/post often. Reposts aren't endorsements.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

I don't usually repost football stuff, but this is significant.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Muxqp4beK9

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

Not a record I am cheering for.

[Ryan Hall, Y’all @ryanhallyall]

This map is ridiculous.

Illinois has already shattered its tornado record this year and is now legitimately chasing the all-time U.S. record for any state.

Texas holds that record with 244 tornadoes in 2015.

And somehow... it’s still only August.

[Poetic Outlaws @OutlawsPoetic]

“Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes.”

― P.J. O'Rourke

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

This is absolutely brilliant!

[Stephen R. C. Hicks @SRCHicks]

Trolley Problem gets gritty real.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@LGConwayIII Will be reading and passing along to friends who will likely find it very interesting.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@rkurzban Looking forward to reading. Will advance order :)

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@the_culturist_ I use LbN every fall in my first year seminar, so I recognized that picture immediately!! Keep up the excellent work :)

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@megbasham I am guessing it is The Boys and Bill Butcher on Amazon Prime Video

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@NHLBlackhawks Nature is healing

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

No lies detected.

[Scholarship for PhD @ScholarshipfPhd]

PhD journey

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

I sincerely hope so.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The smartest age in life may be 55 to 60 – not in your 20s.

Raw cognitive abilities, such as processing speed and memory, often peak early in life. Athletes typically hit their prime before 30, mathematicians make major breakthroughs by their mid-30s, and chess champions rarely stay dominant past 40.

However, a new research reveals that overall psychological functioning—including personality traits, judgment, and emotional intelligence—peaks much later, between ages 55 and 60.

A study analyzing 16 key traits across the lifespan found that conscientiousness peaks around 65, emotional stability reaches its height near 75, moral reasoning deepens in older age, and the ability to avoid cognitive biases may improve into the 70s or 80s.

When combined into a single index, these traits suggest the mind is most balanced in the late 50s, blending experience, emotional steadiness, and sound judgment. This may explain why many top leaders and thinkers achieve their greatest impact in midlife.

["Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak." The Conversation, 14 Oct 2025]

[Tolkien World @TolkienWorldG]

Today, July 19, marks one of the most significant days in the history of Middle-earth.

After being separated from Thorin’s Company in the depths of the Misty Mountains, Bilbo Baggins stumbled across a small golden ring lying on the cave floor. Unaware of its true nature, he slipped it into his pocket and soon found himself face to face with Gollum.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

Random question - will the Ontario wildfire smoke impact the WC matches this weekend? @fifamedia @FIFAcom

[Anthony K Nairn, PhD @anthonyknairn]

Now uploaded: ISSR 2025 "Ecology Between Religions and Sciences" Plenary Talks - Arthur Petersen

The International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) is pleased to share the Plenary talks from the ISSR 2025 Summer Conference, titled "Ecology between Religions and Sciences: Minds and Bodies in Nature." The fifth talk in this series was given by Arthur Petersen, Professor of Science, Technology and Public Policy at University College London, and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Dutch Delta Commissioner. His talk was titled "Climate Change, Worldviews and Spirituality: The Interface between Science and Public Policy".

This was the fifth of seven Plenary talks at the conference, which publicly launched ISSR's new priority research area on ecology and the environment, drawing on the field of science and religion. It was designed to encourage growth on a wide range of topics relevant to religious and scientific engagements with environmental/ecological issues from interdisciplinary angles, including: • The role of the natural, social, and human sciences in current discourse about climate change • Diverse religious approaches to environmental issues in world faith traditions, and their history and sociology; • The relationship between worldview beliefs and environmental emotions, anxieties, actions and commitments; • Eco-theologies and conceptualizations of the environment; • Pedagogies of environmental awareness, • Experiences of nature and official discourses in religious and scientific environmentalisms; • Planetary intelligence and environmental sensitivity in relation to spiritual intelligence.

View the rest of the Plenary talks in the playlist here: https://t.co/DhdEL1ZsqI. We hope you enjoy these deeply engaging and inspiring talks and take away positive lessons. These seven Plenary talks comprise a playlist featuring leading thinkers in science and religion who engage with ecological and environmental issues. ISSR, the premier academic society focused on interdisciplinary learning and research in the fields of science and religion, was established with a global and multi-faith perspective. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website: https://t.co/raTWn5ZjaQ.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

No lies detected.

[Footy Humour @FootyHumour]

The third-place humiliation match between France and England on Saturday:

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

Not sure who thought of this, but this hits all of my Gen X sensibilities. Thanks so much for the series, and this most welcome surprise @Stranger_Things and @netflix !

[stranger things @Stranger_Things]

a little treat from Family Video 📼 Stranger Things VHS Special Edition is now playing on Netflix!

you can watch this version of season one by searching “Stranger Things VHS” on Netflix.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@SteveStuWill Years of muscular activity related to asymmetrical (right/left) cerebral emotional responses probably plays some part.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

@lukeburgis This is actually a fascinating point, but I think it will need to deal with the rise of pharmaceuticals as well (i.e. psychedelics as well as psychiatric meds). If you get wind of them or they are looking for a neuroscience scholar let me know.

[William M. Struthers @StruthersWm]

I don't usually repost stuff, but this quote demands it.

[Khosrou Daniel Nayeri @DanielNayeri]

"The pilgrim moves toward the source of order and blessing in her world...the tourist, by contrast, desires to escape her world....For this reason, pilgrims welcome other pilgrims, but tourists regard other tourists with disdain." --William Cavanaugh