Tania T

Joined January 2025

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Hi, I'm Tania! I write sometimes, mostly about psychology, identity, and societal paradoxes. I also write essays on estrangement and mental health.

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Let’s Talk Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness isn’t just a buzzword from Psych 101. It’s a silent killer of motivation, self-worth, and social progress. At its core, learned helplessness is the internalized belief that one’s actions are futile.
By Tania T9 months ago in Psyche
Breadcrumbing is Emotional Manipulation
Breadcrumbing is a toxic relationship behavior where one person gives another small, inconsistent signs of interest — just enough to keep them hooked but never enough to build a meaningful connection. It’s a form of emotional manipulation designed to maintain control, leaving the victim confused, hopeful, and trapped in an unhealthy cycle of waiting for more.
By Tania T10 months ago in Psyche
Hypocrisy Means Nothing
In an era where the volume of information can overwhelm even the most vigilant observers, a disturbing tactic has emerged: the deliberate inundation of the media with falsehoods.
By Tania T10 months ago in FYI
The Christians Would Hate Jesus
I remember attending a large evangelical rally where the atmosphere was charged with fervor. Amid the chants and praise, a charismatic pastor was hailed as a living prophet. He was lauded not for his humble service or deep understanding of scripture, but for his flashy success and celebrity status.
By Tania T10 months ago in Psyche
Laziness Does Not Exist
I’ve been a psychology professor since 2012. In the past six years, I’ve witnessed students of all ages procrastinate on papers, skip presentation days, miss assignments, and let due dates fly by. I’ve seen promising prospective grad students fail to get applications in on time. I’ve watched PhD candidates take months or years to revise a single dissertation draft. I once had a student enroll in the same class two semesters in a row, never turning in anything either time.
By Tania T10 months ago in Education
The Illusion of Authenticity
In today’s digital era, the term “authenticity” has taken on a new, ironic meaning. Social media platforms promise a window into real life, yet what we see is a mosaic of carefully crafted images and curated stories.
By Tania T10 months ago in FYI
We Are Living in the Eternal Truman Show
Today, I broke one of my rules and spent half an hour scrolling through Instagram. Most of the content was innocuous — if entirely mindless. But one video stood out: a blonde influencer in a broad-brimmed hat, laughing as her 4-year-old repeatedly pleaded for the camera to be turned off.
By Tania T10 months ago in Psyche
There’s No Such Thing as Merit
One disagreement about what exactly qualifies as “merit” made me reevaluate everything I believed to be true. Whether art, science, or athletic accomplishments could ever be evaluated by a single, impartial criterion was a topic of much discussion among friends.
By Tania T10 months ago in Education
The Problem with Zero Tolerance
Zero-tolerance policies remove common sense from disciplinary decisions. Students sometimes make poor choices. Then, a student’s actions must be evaluated in context — considering intent, circumstances, and developmental understanding.
By Tania T10 months ago in Education
The Confirmation Conundrum
In today’s hyperconnected world, we are constantly inundated with information from every imaginable source. Amid this information overload, our minds rely on shortcuts to process and make sense of what we encounter.
By Tania T10 months ago in FYI
The Empathy Dilemma
Empathy is often seen as a virtue, a moral compass guiding us toward compassion and understanding. However, in an increasingly polarized world, empathy is also weaponized, withheld, and selectively applied to advance specific political and ideological agendas. This article explores the sociological phenomenon of selective empathy and how it manifests both in political narratives and in the minds of those consuming these narratives.
By Tania T10 months ago in FYI
Let’s Talk About The Judas Syndrome
History and literature are filled with tales of betrayal, but few figures capture the essence of treachery quite like Judas Iscariot. The archetype of the betrayer has fascinated philosophers, psychologists, and theologians alike, giving rise to the term: The Judas Syndrome.
By Tania T10 months ago in FYI

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Let’s Talk Learned Helplessness

Breadcrumbing is Emotional Manipulation

Hypocrisy Means Nothing

The Christians Would Hate Jesus

Laziness Does Not Exist

The Illusion of Authenticity

We Are Living in the Eternal Truman Show

There’s No Such Thing as Merit

The Problem with Zero Tolerance

The Confirmation Conundrum

The Empathy Dilemma

Let’s Talk About The Judas Syndrome

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