You might find it queer that a psychologist who studies stereotypes would have such strange stereotypes. But there's more than a grain of truth in the stereotype that psychologists study things that are problematic for them. For example, I study decision making and have a lot of trouble making decisions. I feel ambivalent about most decisions. And most people I know (including me) would say I have a tendency to make bad decisions.

In the past, my critiques of Danny and Amos have been kind of snarky. This is partly due to the fact that I was denied tenure by the University of Oregon, in part because some outside reviewers called my critique of their research “confused” and “unsophisticated.” It’s partly due to frustration and irritation at how they dismiss and/or distort the views of other critics, especially Lola. And it’s partly due to anti-Zionist feelings I’ve had since September 11. This combination of personal, professional and political reasons makes me nastier than necessary. After 911, I got into the idea that my current status in academia (migrant professor) is analogous to being a Palestinian in Israel. The only difference is, I used to be a Jew (tenure-track professor). But somehow, in my mind, I’ve started to identify with Palestinians and Iraqis and this increases my desire to throw metaphorical rocks at K&T.