Negativity Bias: Why Bad News Sticks and Good News Fades
Have you ever noticed how one harsh comment can ruin your whole day—while a dozen compliments barely register? Or how bad news seems to linger in...
April 3, 2025
Tagged: critical thinking
Enlightenment Now: What Does Enlightenment Really Mean?
In Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, author and cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker redefines what it means to be enlightened—not in a...
April 2, 2025
We Are Still Alike When We Are Different
The title might seem odd at first glance, but let me explain its meaning clearly and logically. All of us, as human beings, are fundamentally similar:...
March 26, 2025
If You Want to Be Kind, You Must Also Be Strong
In the world we live in, kindness is rarely appreciated and is often taken advantage of—simply because people can. If you offer your kindness openly and...
March 24, 2025
Why People Keep Moving in Cycles
Human history and personal lives are full of patterns that repeat. Individuals fall into the same habits, societies cycle through social and political trends, and history...
March 15, 2025
How To Be a Critical Thinker and Why It Appears Like Magic
People often see critical thinkers as possessing an almost supernatural ability to predict outcomes, navigate complex situations, and understand human behavior with uncanny accuracy. While it...
March 8, 2025
Gang Stalking: Between Fact and Fiction
Gang stalking, often described as organized harassment by a coordinated group, is a controversial subject that straddles the line between psychological reality and conspiracy theory. Some...
March 3, 2025
Neuroplasticity: How Our Brains Adapt and Change Throughout Life
The human brain is an incredible organ with the ability to adapt, learn, and evolve throughout life. This ability, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to...
February 25, 2025
Relationships and the False Dichotomy: Victim or Villain?
In some relationships, individuals face manipulative tactics that reduce complex dynamics into two narrow choices: either being cast as the aggressor (villain) or accepting the role...
February 23, 2025
Mental Model: Seek Satisfaction, Not Perfection
The mental model “seek satisfaction, not perfection” encourages us to aim for a point where our efforts produce satisfactory results, rather than pursuing unattainable perfection. The...
October 7, 2024