Tag: psychology
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From Philosophy to Psychology: Understanding Society’s Fascination with Disturbing Themes with Jordan Conrad, Ph.D., LCSW
In an interview with Dr. Jordan Conrad, key themes emerge about the appeal of “death game” narratives like Squid Game. The discussion links these stories to societal issues such as wealth disparity, social media’s influence, trauma repetition, and the effect of AI on interpersonal skills. Various challenges in therapy and relationships are also explored.
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Navigating the Waters of Limerence, Romantic Longing, and Abstinence: Insights from Amanda McCracken
In today’s exploration of human emotions, we delve into the intricacies of limerence, a powerful state of romantic longing and obsession. Often misunderstood as pure love, limerence can drive our thoughts and emotions into a whirlwind of craving and fantasy. Amanda McCracken, an insightful writer and researcher, shares her personal journey and expert insights on…
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Exploring Beauty Standards: Gretchen Andrew on Self-Esteem, FaceTune and Art
Embracing Authenticity in a Facetuned World: A Conversation with Gretchen Andrew In a society obsessed with beauty standards and digital perfection, there is a pervasive pressure to conform to influences of how we see ourselves and others. Whether it’s a subtle tweak before posting a picture online or a more intensive transformation, the tools to…
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Introspectionism Reconsidered: Perception, Presence, and the Inner Work of Leadership
Introspectionism is often dismissed as an outdated psychological approach—too subjective, too imprecise, too unreliable to withstand modern scientific standards. Historically, that criticism is fair. As a formal method, introspection failed because inner experience cannot be standardized, replicated, or externally verified with consistency. But leadership, perception, and human judgment do not operate in standardized environments either.…