Peter Gray
@peterbgray.bsky.social
Senior UX researcher at a leading US retirement provider. Mixed methods research and behavioral science. Former professor. Reflections on human behavior, family dynamics, retirement & aging.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gray-84737712
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gray-84737712
As 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.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As 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.
Dragon 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.
May 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Dragon 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.
I 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.
May 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I 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.
Next 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.
May 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Next 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.
Morning run near and before work. Feels like anti-spring. Lots of leaves, dried, fallen and all-around.
February 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Morning run near and before work. Feels like anti-spring. Lots of leaves, dried, fallen and all-around.
Read @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:
January 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Read @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:
What 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
January 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
What 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
Some 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
January 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Some 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
Good morning east coast. Let’s get this Saturday slowly started.
December 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Good morning east coast. Let’s get this Saturday slowly started.
And that does it, with Carolina scoring a touchdown. A few Cardinals fans, decent Panthers crowd, and some Santa’s and Elves for the holidays.
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
And that does it, with Carolina scoring a touchdown. A few Cardinals fans, decent Panthers crowd, and some Santa’s and Elves for the holidays.
A bit chilly but now getting some overtime. Great game.
December 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM
A bit chilly but now getting some overtime. Great game.
Reading @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.
December 15, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Reading @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.
Started 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.
December 14, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Started 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.
Contemplating 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
December 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Contemplating 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
Ushering in Friday evening, as an usher, at the Cain Center. Almost time for Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Feels very festive.
December 7, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Ushering in Friday evening, as an usher, at the Cain Center. Almost time for Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Feels very festive.
Good morning (metro Charlotte, NC). A layer of winter to start the day.
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Good morning (metro Charlotte, NC). A layer of winter to start the day.
In 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
December 1, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
I’ll match your photo with this one: arrived in the mail a couple of days ago. #evolution #development
November 24, 2024 at 9:41 PM
I’ll match your photo with this one: arrived in the mail a couple of days ago. #evolution #development
Blue sky, crystal spring, falling leaves. Starting a new week and enjoying a long weekend visiting family.
November 18, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Blue sky, crystal spring, falling leaves. Starting a new week and enjoying a long weekend visiting family.