psychology

Topics in psychology presented by Futurism.

Celebrating the Polymath Mindset in a Connected World
As I reflect on this incredible gift, I find myself immersed in gratitude for being a person who embraces the polymath mindset—a mindset that not only values diverse knowledge but actively seeks it out, connecting seemingly unrelated disciplines to gain a richer understanding of the world.
By Nafi Putrawan2 years ago in Futurism
No Oasis. Top Story - November 2023.
I’d fallen off the wagon, again, and felt ashamed of all that I had done to hurt my family. I was just fifteen years old when I had my first rum and Coke at a Las Vegas casino. It didn’t help that my parents had a well-stocked liquor cabinet at home. That began my lifelong misery of fighting and losing, getting my AA tokens, hitting the liquor store after a meeting with money I “borrowed.” Something about the intoxication seemed to be the anchor to my soul; nothing else could match it. Addiction is a disease, and I was fully infected.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Futurism
Record #03: Distance // Compendium of Humanity's End
You are mostly empty space. Oh, you may feel like you are a semi-solid, if not squishy object, but that could not be further from the truth. If you start to zoom in, you’ll see that you are made of trillions of tiny cells. But those cells are just gooey packages for various tiny organelles and even your DNA. DNA, though, is made up of long, complex sugars. Those sugars themselves actually consist of just five elements—hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous—in various configurations.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
Numerous carers may be essential to the well-being of both mothers and children, according to the hunter-gatherer approach to childcare.
A study done with modern hunter-gatherer societies suggests that infants and toddlers may be psychologically predisposed to flourish when they receive high levels of "sensitive care" and individualized attention.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
"From Shadows to Stars: A Journey of Redemption"
In the heart of a city draped in shadows, where despair seemed to dance with every passing soul, Michael found himself ensnared in the suffocating grip of addiction. Once a vibrant artist with dreams that reached for the stars, he now wandered through dimly lit alleyways, his palette tainted by the monotony of substances.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Futurism
Record #02: Rumor // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Hey, y’all, it’s your personal space-cadet, Beth Oh,” the young woman in a vertically oriented frame said by way of an introduction. “You know I have a new episode of the Quantum Dish podcast dropping in a couple of days—and you’ll definitely want to check that one out—but I’ve been seeing something for the past day or so that couldn’t wait. I had to comment now and set the record straight!
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
‘Her’: An Essential Revisit
When ‘Her’ initially released in 2013, its predictions about the future ahead may have seemed nebulous. In the year 2023, though, it’s a difficult film to watch without an unnerving awareness of the reality we’re marching into.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
Record #01: Parade // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Welcome back, everyone,” said the seemingly middle-aged woman in heavy makeup and a low-cut blouse. The chyron at the bottom of the screen identified her as Veronica Dubois. To her left from the viewer’s perspective sat an even older, rounder man apparently named Jaimé Ayuda. Jaimé kept a smile plastered on his face as Veronica spoke, although it was difficult to ascertain whether he was actually listening or just waiting until it was his turn to speak.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
'Tenet': Time-Bending Masterpiece or Misfire?
Released in theaters before the arrival of coronavirus vaccines, many had hoped in September of 2020 that Tenet would be the movie that proved why theaters were still necessary. But in a world reeling from the first pandemic in a century, it never managed to achieve the acclaim it strived for. When compared with so many of Christopher Nolan’s previous films, its reception was fairly tepid.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
The Universal Law of Unity
Hello there, wonderful people! I’m thrilled to have your attention as we embark on a journey to explore an intriguing concept known to humanity:
By Zondra Dos Anjos2 years ago in Futurism
The Believable Dystopia of Black Mirror Season 5
So what if I'm doing a review for the fifth season of Black Mirror a few years late… and? Maybe I wanted to put off my fears for the future for as long as I could. Maybe I wasn't particularly excited to watch the singer of "Party in the USA" starring in a Black Mirror episode. But now that season 6 is upon us, I guess I can wait no longer.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Futurism
A Date with My Old Self
As the year drew to a close, a peculiar sensation enveloped me, a strange mix of anticipation and apprehension. The impending New Year held the promise of new beginnings, fresh starts, and uncharted territories, but it also stirred within me a yearning for the past, for the person I once was, for the dreams I once held so dear.
By OKAFOR LOTANNA2 years ago in Futurism