Kevin Goodman is a freelance researcher and writer. He has master’s degree from Skidmore College with a focus in cognition, culture, and communication. He also has a graduate certificate in criminology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
His primary academic interest is the psychology of belief and its interrelationship with deception. Kevin enjoys making wine, being outdoors and exploring whatever he finds curious. He lives near Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife and two daughters.
As an interrogation aid and a tool for national security, is the polygraph worth the human cost? And is it ethical to teach polygraph countermeasures? Read More
It's hard to spot a psychopath if he's hiding in the upper echelons of the professional world—as a doctor, attorney, or CEO. Here's what to look for. Read More
An ex-spy talks about the CIA's use of polygraph tests and the continuing role of old-school tradecraft in an era of tech-savvy hacker-spies. Read More
An ex-spy agent shares some of the tradecraft she learned in CIA training, the real work of a covert operative, and how she uses her skills in everyday life. Read More
Part 1: A former CIA operative reveals the secret family history and early motivations that led her to join "the Agency's" clandestine service. Read More
Are you still sending unencrypted emails for all the world to read? Trying to quit? Kevin Goodman offers this simple primer in PGP encryption. Read More