Stream of Consciousness
How would YOU feel in a Cage?
Ludovico Einaudi — Broken Wings x WaterBear — YouTube This morning, I found a small bird on my balcony, gasping for breath. It had climbed up seeking respite from the relentless summer heat, only to succumb to thirst and exhaustion. This tragic event stirred a deep agitation within me, amplifying a persistent unease about our treatment of animals.
By Waleed Mahmud Tariq2 years ago in Humans
A New Way to Understand our Freedom of Choice
We often simplify the question of freewill to a binary choice: do we have it or not? This perspective, however, misses the complexity of human autonomy. Instead of asking a simple yes or no, we should ask: How much autonomy and freewill do we actually possess?
By Waleed Mahmud Tariq2 years ago in Humans
What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
We often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of conflicting beliefs and actions, experiencing a piercing internal disconnect and discomfort. This phenomenon, known as cognitive dissonance, is more than just a psychological curiosity; it’s a fundamental aspect of our human experience, shaping our decisions, beliefs, and ultimately, our lives.
By Waleed Mahmud Tariq2 years ago in Humans
Trying to Survive. Content Warning.
I was 42 years old when I experienced my first anxiety attack; full blown hyperventilating, uncontrollable crying, scattered thoughts, unintelligible speech pattern and an complete inability to make any kind of decision. Scared the shit out of me and everyone around me honestly. What set the trainwreck into motion? Not being able to find one of my kid's birth certificates. Spun. Me. Out.
By Tiffany FC2 years ago in Humans
Personality versus Outward Appearances
Some of you may be wondering why I chose to use an artistic depiction of a tire swing to coincide with an article that is on the topic of human superficiality. I think I'll explain it like a parable. The tire swing is not your typical swing found at most parks. There have been many man-made swings, but the standard swing is not meant to spin and is designed in most cases for one person to sit on. The tire swing is unique because not only is it an upcycle (saving the planet from tires dumped at the bottom of the ocean or rivers) it also can carry two children, swing back and forth, and spin for delirious enjoyment. I think of the tire swing the way I think of how people can sometimes get bent out of shape regarding how people look. Some care nothing about it, while others care too much about it. Most lack a good balance. When someone isn't by standard definition of "attractive" or "beautiful" they are often described as having a great personality, to soften the judgements of those who have not met the person before and introduce them as desirable regardless. Let's say a standard swing is the normal definition of "attractive" or "beautiful", and the tire swing has a great personality. Now you understand the connection.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Humans
The Truth About the Russell’s Viper: Understanding the Chandraborha
The Russell's snake, generally known as "Chandraborha" in the Indian subcontinent, has been a piece of this district's environment for centuries. The name "Russell's snake" frequently starts dread, driving numerous to erroneously accept it is an outlandish species. Truly, it is local to our properties, prevalently found in the Barind Lot district.
By MD.KAMRUL HOSEN2 years ago in Humans
Embracing Absence: A Reflection on Self-Worth and Letting Go
It is many times said that failing to remember somebody can be pretty much as simple as a temporary second. However, I view myself longing for the capacity as forgotten simply by somebody whose lack of concern punctures further than any words could. I wish for this individual to eradicate me from their memory, similarly as they have easily segregated themselves from our discussions and my reality.
By MD.KAMRUL HOSEN2 years ago in Humans
The Chameleon Conman: Frédéric Bourdin's Unbelievable Impersonation of Nicholas Barclay
The Chameleon Conman: Frédéric Bourdin's Unbelievable Impersonation of Nicholas Barclay In 1997, Frédéric Bourdin, a 23-year-old French conman, carried out one of the most audacious impersonation schemes in history. He assumed the identity of Nicholas Barclay, a 16-year-old boy from Texas who had been missing for three years. Bourdin’s deception was so convincing that he lived with Nicholas’s family for nearly five months before his true identity was discovered. This blog post delves into the details of this extraordinary case, exploring the psychology behind Bourdin's actions, the impact on the Barclay family, and the eventual unraveling of the deception.
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Humans
Limerence, Limoncello, and Other Tasty Things. Content Warning.
Limerence. If you do not have the slightest hint of what this word means, then let me speak it. It's a drug, one not to be taken more than once or else you'll end up as miserable as a crone. Addictive substance that it is, no one can truly define how it starts and how it ends, at least to me. It slams you on the face, making you savor the air like the prized heirloom recipe passed down to you, eventually leaving you as quick as it met you.
By Xyrza Marquez2 years ago in Humans
