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Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
Report on the Thing, by Clarice Lispector: A Journey into the Abstract and the Real. AI-Generated.
Clarice Lispector is often celebrated as one of Brazil's most iconic literary voices, with her works revealing a deep, philosophical exploration of the human condition. One of her more fascinating, though lesser-known, works is “Report on the Thing”, a story that defies traditional narrative structures and dives into the murky waters of identity, perception, and the very nature of existence. In this story, Lispector challenges the reader to examine not only the world around them but also their relationship with it — and with themselves.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Psyche
The Algorithm Knows Me Better Than My Best Friend
It started innocently enough — a few likes, a late-night search, a quick scroll before bed. But somewhere between my third “How to fix your sleep schedule” video and another ad for anxiety journals, I realized something unsettling. My phone knew me. Not just my name or favorite color — it knew my patterns, my moods, and even my thoughts before I could name them myself. Every scroll felt like looking into a mirror I didn’t remember building.
By Nangyal khan3 months ago in Psyche
The Weight of Labels
I did not get angry because I was attacked. I got angry because I felt invisible. That is what labeling does. It reduces a human being—a soul with thoughts, experiences, and convictions—into a set of categories that can be dismissed before they even speak.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Psyche
The Price of Going Viral
He wasn’t famous. He wasn’t rich. He was just ordinary. A regular young man named Rayen, sitting in a dimly lit room, scrolling through the endless ocean of viral videos — people dancing, crying, acting, and pretending — all for a few seconds of fame.
By Rai Sohaib 3 months ago in Psyche
Etsy Used to Be Magic. Now It’s a Failing Mall.
There was a time when Etsy felt like magic. It was the golden era of the handmade internet: the digital farmer’s market that honored the village markets of old, where artisans could finally make a living doing what they loved. Every listing felt personal. Every product had a story. You could scroll through the site or app, and find hundreds of items that were truly unique. It was once a space where the imagination was made tangible.
By Autumn Stew3 months ago in Psyche
When Inclusion Means Assimilation: Why We’re Done Playing ‘Normal’
Inclusion shouldn’t mean erasure. But for many disabled people, that’s exactly what it feels like. We’re told to “blend in,” “mask,” “act normal.” We’re praised when we suppress our natural communication styles, sensory needs, or mobility tools. We’re rewarded for being palatable, not authentic.
By Tracy Stine3 months ago in Psyche
How We Are Scientifically Becoming Dumber
Have you ever Thought... Wow... People Seem To Becoming Dumber? Well... It Seems like this is Actually a Reality. Now, Nearly Two Years Ago, I wrote an Article about How IQ is Not a Static Trait.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)3 months ago in Psyche
The Daily Crime Against Your Own Brain
Feed your brain junk long enough and it starts acting like a suspect under pressure—fidgety, unreliable, and ready to snap. That isn’t poetry. It’s what shows up in psychological evaluations, probation reports, and medical charts across professions and age groups.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin | Ink Profiler3 months ago in Psyche
Keeping the Mind Young: Science-Backed Ways to Slow Brain Ageing
As we age, we often expect wrinkles, weaker bones, or slower movement — but what truly worries most people is the ageing of the mind. Forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally fatigued can be frightening signs that our brain is changing. Yet, science is uncovering hopeful news: the brain is not a machine doomed to wear out. It’s a living, adaptable organ capable of renewal, repair, and growth at any age — if we give it the right conditions.
By Esther Sun3 months ago in Psyche
