Policies enacted from a sense of spite may backfire in the long-term.
- Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Trinity College Dublin
In a rapidly changing world, some conservatives are turning to Christianity for stability. But can they gain its societal benefits without full belief?
After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, speculation surrounds its effect on the 2024 US election. Yet few are considering the psychological impact on Trump himself.
Being rightwing involves specific beliefs about the world but is also linked to our genes and environment.
Corporate and political actors know more about how our minds work than we do. The right to free thought can no longer be our ‘forgotten freedom’
If we decide that AI helps us think freely, we may need to give it rights too.
Kita mungkin tidak tertarik pada film dengan unsur kekerasan sebanyak yang orang pikirkan.
Mungkin ini terdengar aneh, tapi kita sering mendapatkan kesenangan saat mendengar lagu-lagu sedih.
It may seem odd that we get pleasure from sad songs.
We may not be attracted to movie violence as much as people think.
Some people may be spiteful to pull others down, while others act this way to get ahead.
What causes unprovoked acts of violence? And is there any place for such cruelty in our society?
What world will tech billionaires move us towards if they believe that humans are fundamentally dangerous?
What are the political implications of AI knowing us better than we know ourselves?
We are in a battle for our minds. And it isn’t clear we will win.
Humiliation can lead to conflict both within and between countries. President Trump’s use of humiliation should be of concern to both America and the world.
Stopping people from talking about their unwanted thoughts may have a terrible impact on them and on society.
We’re willing to fight for our freedom even at great cost.
Reliving trauma and not being believed – just two of the damning indictments about seeking justice for sexual violence.
The psychologist proposes reason as a solution to all our problems, but telling people they must do something can backfire.
Don’t want to become a social network addict? Start by working out what your vulnerabilities are.
Le nom de ce trouble psychique pourrait disparaître bientôt. Le point sur des classifications en cours de réévaluation, à l'occasion des Journées de la schizophrénie, jusqu'au 24 mars.
Many writers say they have inspiration come to them from their characters or an inner voice. Science is seeking answers.
The symptoms of ‘schizophrenia’ are very real, but experts are looking for a better way to define them.
Just ask Céline Dion – and countless others.
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