the idea of authenticity is deeply appealing. It suggests honesty, integrity, and being grounded in who you are.......

In a world filled with information—and misinformation—critical thinking is a superpower. Teaching your children how to analyse, question,...

Projection in politics is a powerful tool, but its consequences for society can be harmful.

A phobia is more than just a fleeting feeling of discomfort or a strong dislike; it is a profound, often debilitating fear of a specific...

*Cognitive dissonance* refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when we hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviours...

That ship has already sailed

When governments dismantle frameworks that have shaped a society for generations individuals are left grappling with their identity.

Politicians and influential figures often rely on nominalisations to soften their statements and make them harder to challenge.

In Chapter 7 of The Anxious Mind,  Jonathan Haidt explores how smartphones and social media have created digital traps where boys often...

In Chapter 6 of The Anxious Generation,  Jonathan Haidt delves into the profound effects of social media on girls, who are particularly...

Capiophobia

It’s troubling to see how society seems to have developed a cognitive distortion where the perpetrator is often given the benefit of the...

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