humanity
Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
Independence or Loneliness
An aspiration for independence seems to be one that many of us share. Perhaps our progressive freedom through the decades has resulted in an ambition for self-reliance - especially among women who strive to be their own providers. Though this dependence on oneself can positively contribute to the views one has on the relationships present in their life, we are social creatures by birth. Developing intimate relationships and regular human contact fuels us to live fulfilled lives. So, what happens when you lose one of these relationships? The person who made you feel most content. Who you could do nothing with and feel okay - like life made sense. Like it did not really need to make sense. Solitude fills the space of the one who has left. And, solitude never leaves. You are left with no choice other than to resent its presence, draining all hope and happiness from your future. Or, perhaps, to befriend it.
By Katerina Petrou2 years ago in Psyche
The Drake-Kendrick Rap Beef: A Case Study of Mob Psychology . Content Warning.
The following article contains disturbing allegations of criminal activity that some readers may find upsetting. The most famous example of “mob psychology” is the Salem Witch Trials. Since witches do not exist, the absurdity of that situation is self-evident. Yet, the same psychological dynamics which brought that almost comedic tragedy to bear are ready to be tapped into in any society at any time. The Red Scares and the internment of Japanese-Americans are other notable examples in American history. Similar things have happened on much smaller scales, though typically within a continuum, such as the famous trial after the Boston Massacre or, more recently, the case involving the Central Park 5. Sometimes, it’s a zeitgeist of paranoia that sweeps over a nation; at other times, it concerns just one person and a small group of people to outnumber them. Yet, no matter how many people are involved, it always looks the same.Four characteristics of mob psychology allow it to self-perpetuate with devastating consequences: 1) it abandons nuance, 2) it labels defenders of the accused as guilty of the same thing as the accused, 3) it rewards those who promote its aims, and 4) it does bad in the name of good.
By Martin Vidal2 years ago in Psyche
Happy At Last.. Content Warning.
I have been reflecting on my life a lot recently. I have been looking back on those years from the 90s when I was constantly fleeing violence, in and out of hostels, struggling to be a parent, and struggling with my mental health.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Psyche
Death
Imagine staring at a flickering candle flame. It dances and sways, casting warm light and fleeting shadows. That flame, vibrant and alive, is a metaphor for our existence. Death is the inevitable snuffing out of that flame. Yet, unlike a candle, we have the capacity to contemplate the darkness before it engulfs us.
By Addishiwot Gizachew 2 years ago in Psyche
who is in control?
The human experience is a curious dance between agency and happenstance. We strive to exert control over our lives, over the world around us, yet fate and circumstance often leave us grasping at shadows. The very concept of control, then, becomes a philosophical labyrinth, a path riddled with questions and paradoxes. What does it truly mean to control something? How much control do we actually possess? And is the pursuit of control ultimately a liberating or a disempowering force?
By Addishiwot Gizachew 2 years ago in Psyche
Is it going to get better?
The human mind excels at creating narratives. We construct grand stories about our lives, picturing a future overflowing with success, happiness, and unending progress. This "illusion of a bright future" acts as a powerful motivator, propelling us forward and fueling our ambitions. Yet, beneath its shimmering surface lurks a darker truth: the future is an uncertain landscape, and our relentless pursuit of a perpetually sunny tomorrow can have profound psychological consequences.
By Addishiwot Gizachew 2 years ago in Psyche
Agnosticism
Skepticism, the philosophical and mental ghost of negligibility, creates a long shaded area across the human experience. It entices us to mull over a universe absent any and all innate reason, a material painted not with divine declaration but rather with the uninterested brushstrokes of inestimable possibility. This paper dives into the chilling profundities of skepticism, investigating its verifiable roots, philosophical contentions, and its significant effect on the human mind.
By Addishiwot Gizachew 2 years ago in Psyche
Do People Want to Be Good?
Whether or not people intrinsically make progress toward great is essentially as old as reasoning itself. From the grand declarations of old Greeks to the intricate speculations of present day brain research, masterminds have wrestled with the inspirations driving our activities. Do we pick great out of a veritable craving for a superior world, or would we say we are driven by additional self-serving motivations? This article dives into the intricacies of human profound quality, investigating the different elements that impact our decisions and the actual meaning of "goodness" itself.
By Addishiwot Gizachew 2 years ago in Psyche
