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Our mission is to transform complex psychological theories into insightful, thought-provoking articles that provide a nuanced perspective.

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Whether exploring the psychology behind gaming, climate change, or contemporary societal issues, we aim to illuminate the fascinating ways in which psychology shapes our understanding and actions.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Psychology

Psych 101 - Definitions - Critiques - Concepts
What are Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development?
What are Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development?

Explore Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development in this comprehensive guide. Understand how children's thinking evolves and its impact on learning and education.

Levelling the Playing Field: How to Ethically Use AI as a Study Aid
Levelling the Playing Field: How to Ethically Use AI as a Study Aid

Discover how students can ethically and effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT to improve study habits, boost productivity, and overcome academic challenges, without crossing the line into plagiarism or misuse.

‘One Thing or Your Mother’ - Understanding the Oedipal Complex
‘One Thing or Your Mother’ - Understanding the Oedipal Complex

Explore Freud's Oedipal complex in-depth, from its mythological origins and theoretical foundations to modern criticisms and perspectives. Understand how this controversial psychoanalytic theory impacts psychology, culture, and family dynamics today.

Illuminating the Unconscious: A Guide to Jungian Archetypes
Illuminating the Unconscious: A Guide to Jungian Archetypes

Explore the transformative power of Jungian archetypes in this in-depth guide. Learn about Carl Jung’s collective unconscious, key archetypes like the Shadow, Anima, and Hero, and how these timeless symbols influence psychology, dreams, myths, and personal growth.

What Is Global Psychology?
What Is Global Psychology?

Explore global psychology (international psychology): its definition, historical roots, key areas like cross-cultural research and mental health, challenges, and future directions in understanding human behaviour worldwide.

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The Basics of Psychology for Video Game Developers

Gaming Psych - Development - Characters - Gameplay
Lisa: The Painful and the Ethics of Ruin
Lisa: The Painful and the Ethics of Ruin

Explore the brutal morality of Lisa: The Painful, an RPG that confronts trauma, addiction, and the ethics of survival in a world without redemption. A deep dive into guilt, control, and the cost of love.

Slay the Princess and the Ethics of Narrative Control
Slay the Princess and the Ethics of Narrative Control

Explore the moral ambiguity and psychological depth of Slay the Princess, a surreal horror game that challenges player agency, ethical reasoning, and the illusion of choice.

Gaming the Mood: Emotion Management Through Video Games
Gaming the Mood: Emotion Management Through Video Games

How do video games help us manage stress and emotions? Explore the psychology of mood regulation through gaming genres and mechanics that promote emotional balance, empowerment, and well-being.

Playing for Fun Again: Escaping Gaming Burnout and Backlog Guilt
Playing for Fun Again: Escaping Gaming Burnout and Backlog Guilt

Struggling with gaming burnout or a growing backlog? Learn why even fun can feel like work—and how to reclaim the joy of playing video games without pressure or guilt.

Addressing Migraine-Related Accessibility in Video Games: A Psychological Perspective
Addressing Migraine-Related Accessibility in Video Games: A Psychological Perspective

Explore how video games can be designed with migraine-friendly accessibility features to support player comfort, inclusion, and psychological well-being.

Psychology Haiku Quiz

🧠 Psychology Haiku Quiz

Welcome! Reflect on each haiku, then click the card to reveal the psychological concept it describes. Ready to sharpen your mind with a bit of poetry and insight?

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Monday Musings - Observations- Insights - Ramblings
Are Curses Real? A Psychological Perspective on a Perennial Belief
Are Curses Real? A Psychological Perspective on a Perennial Belief

Explore whether curses are real from a psychological perspective; unpacking belief, somatic symptoms, cultural context, and mental health implications.

Reimagining the Caveman: Race, Representation, and the Myth of White Prehistory
Reimagining the Caveman: Race, Representation, and the Myth of White Prehistory

Explore how the myth of the white caveman distorts human history. This essay examines the origins of this narrative, the true appearance of early humans, and the cultural impact of racial bias in prehistoric depictions."

What Were Archimimes? Understanding the Roman Practice of Funeral Performance and Its Psychological Implications
What Were Archimimes? Understanding the Roman Practice of Funeral Performance and Its Psychological Implications

Discover the role of archimimes in ancient Roman funerals and what this unique practice reveals about Roman psychology, identity, and cultural attitudes toward death and memory.

The Digital Persona: Artificial Intelligence as a Jungian Archetype of Emotional Perception
The Digital Persona: Artificial Intelligence as a Jungian Archetype of Emotional Perception

Explore how artificial intelligence mirrors Carl Jung’s persona archetype by simulating emotion and empathy. This thought-provoking essay examines AI, emotional perception, and human projection through a psychological and philosophical lens.

What Your PC Says About You: A Look Into Personality Through PC Aesthetics
What Your PC Says About You: A Look Into Personality Through PC Aesthetics

Discover what your PC build says about your personality. From RGB gamer rigs to minimalist setups, explore the psychology behind personal tech aesthetics.

Global Psychology - Culture - Politics - Sustainability
From Classist Trump to Class Act Alexandria
From Classist Trump to Class Act Alexandria

A sharp political op-ed contrasting Donald Trump's classist legacy with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ethical leadership, moral clarity, and progressive vision.

An Analysis of Social Media Curfews for Children
An Analysis of Social Media Curfews for Children

Explore the debate over social media curfews for children in the UK and beyond. This in-depth analysis examines benefits, challenges, expert opinions, and international case studies to assess whether curfews improve youth sleep, mental health, and safety.

When the Uniform Betrays: The Silent Crisis of Military Sexual Trauma
When the Uniform Betrays: The Silent Crisis of Military Sexual Trauma

Explore the hidden crisis of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) affecting U.S. veterans, its causes, consequences, and the urgent need for cultural reform within the military. Learn how MST impacts mental health, trust, and even life expectancy.

Jung, Gender, and Fluidity: Reimagining Anima & Animus
Jung, Gender, and Fluidity: Reimagining Anima & Animus

Explore how Jung’s Anima, Animus, and Persona can illuminate trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid identities through a modern lens of individuation

From Fear to Understanding: Building Bridges Through LGBTQIA+ Allyship
From Fear to Understanding: Building Bridges Through LGBTQIA+ Allyship

This guide explores the roots of fear around LGBTQIA+ inclusion, including the latest UK legal rulings, and offers practical, evidence-based steps for allyship grounded in empathy and understanding.

Health & Wellbeing - Mental - Physical - Spiritual
From Binge to Burnout: The Dark Side of Mood Management
From Binge to Burnout: The Dark Side of Mood Management

Media helps us manage emotions, but what if it starts managing us? Explore the dark side of mood management: binge-watching, digital escapism, and the emotional toll of media overuse in the age of constant connection.

Digital Coping: Media Use and Mental Health in the Age of Anxiety
Digital Coping: Media Use and Mental Health in the Age of Anxiety

Discover how digital media helps people cope with modern stressors like climate anxiety, social isolation, and pandemic recovery. Explore the psychological benefits and risks of media use in the age of anxiety.

The Asentivore Diet: A Conscious, Ethical Way of Eating for the Future
The Asentivore Diet: A Conscious, Ethical Way of Eating for the Future

Discover the Asentivore Diet: a sustainable, high-protein lifestyle focused on non-sentient foods like scallops, mussels, and plants to reduce harm and improve health.

Understanding Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Dyscalculia
Understanding Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Dyscalculia

Discover the roots, signs, and strategies for dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia in this concise, research-based guide, and empower effective learning.

Leash or Liberation: The Only Two Real Paths to Weight Loss
Leash or Liberation: The Only Two Real Paths to Weight Loss

Why do dogs lose weight easily while humans struggle? This thought-provoking essay explores the real reasons behind human obesity, breaking down the myth of complexity and revealing the only two paths that actually work: control the environment or master the mind.

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A Freudian and Personality-Based Analysis of Edmund Blackadder: Weaponised Neurosis and the Thanatos Loop
A Freudian and Personality-Based Analysis of Edmund Blackadder: Weaponised Neurosis and the Thanatos Loop

A Freudian and personality-based analysis of Edmund Blackadder, exploring ego, Thanatos, the Dark Triad, and the tragic loop behind the comedy.

Beyond Pleasure: Exploring Catharsis and Negative Emotion in Media Consumption
Beyond Pleasure: Exploring Catharsis and Negative Emotion in Media Consumption

Why do we seek out sad movies, melancholic music, or scary stories? This deep dive explores catharsis, eudaimonic media use, and the complex psychology behind our love for emotionally intense media. Discover what lies beyond pleasure in media consumption.

Once Upon a Trauma: Unveiling the Dark Psychology of Original Fairy Tales
Once Upon a Trauma: Unveiling the Dark Psychology of Original Fairy Tales

Explore the dark psychology behind classic fairy tales, uncovering disturbing original versions sanitized by modern retellings. Discover how these hidden themes shape deeper psychological interpretations.

Rewriting Myth and Morality: A Thematic Analysis of So Good’s “I Rewrote The Fucking Bible”
Rewriting Myth and Morality: A Thematic Analysis of So Good’s “I Rewrote The Fucking Bible”

A bold thematic analysis of So Good’s Bratpop anthem “I Rewrote The Fucking Bible,” exploring feminist rage, queer liberation, and the power of rewriting sacred narratives through punk-pop defiance.

Spinning Shadows into Gold: Individuation, Autonomy, and Patriarchal Alchemy in Rumpelstiltskin
Spinning Shadows into Gold: Individuation, Autonomy, and Patriarchal Alchemy in Rumpelstiltskin

Explore a Jungian and feminist analysis of Rumpelstiltskin, revealing how the tale's alchemical imagery and power dynamics expose the commodification of women and the cost of partial liberation.

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Managing Expenses: A Mindful Approach to Financial Wellbeing
Managing Expenses: A Mindful Approach to Financial Wellbeing

Discover proven strategies for managing expenses, reducing spending triggers, and boosting your financial wellbeing with these mindful budgeting tips.

Simple Shifts for Greater Financial Wellbeing and Reduced Money Stress
Simple Shifts for Greater Financial Wellbeing and Reduced Money Stress

Simple shifts for greater financial wellbeing and reduced money stress. Learn to identify emotional blocks, automate finances, set long-term goals, and build a supportive financial network.

Breaking the Cycle of Overspending and Reducing Financial Anxiety
Breaking the Cycle of Overspending and Reducing Financial Anxiety

Tackle overspending and financial anxiety with proven psychological and practical strategies. Learn to break impulse buying habits, manage debt, and develop a balanced approach to your finances.

Harnessing Psychology for Better Finance and Money Management
Harnessing Psychology for Better Finance and Money Management

Discover how psychology shapes your financial behaviour. Learn to overcome cognitive biases like present bias and loss aversion, and build a values-based budget for better money management.

Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Embracing a Balanced Money Mindset
Overcoming Financial Anxiety and Embracing a Balanced Money Mindset

Overcome financial anxiety and build a balanced money mindset. Learn practical strategies for budgeting, debt management, and mindfulness to reduce worry and achieve financial peace.

Can You Spot the Psychological Pseudoscience?

You'll be presented with 15 randomly selected questions. Try your best to answer each one correctly!

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Crispy Fried Udon Pancakes: The Accidental Recipe Destined for Students
Crispy Fried Udon Pancakes: The Accidental Recipe Destined for Students

Discover Crispy Fried Udon Pancakes — a simple, crispy, chewy snack born from a happy kitchen accident. Perfect for students looking for an easy, budget-friendly comfort food with bold flavours.

How Do I Stop Being Jealous of People I Don’t Even Like?
How Do I Stop Being Jealous of People I Don’t Even Like?

Feeling jealous of people you don't even like? Discover why envy arises toward those you dislike, what it reveals about you, and practical tips to overcome it.

The Subtle Art of Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
The Subtle Art of Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

Learn how to set boundaries without feeling guilty with practical tips and personal insights. Discover the art of self-care, building confidence, and protecting your well-being while maintaining healthy relationships.

Emotional Flooding: What It Is and How to Navigate It
Emotional Flooding: What It Is and How to Navigate It

Discover what emotional flooding is and how to manage it with practical tips, grounding techniques, and strategies for building emotional resilience. Learn to navigate overwhelming emotions and regain control.

Why It's Normal to Feel Imposter Syndrome at University
Why It's Normal to Feel Imposter Syndrome at University

Struggling with imposter syndrome at university? You're not alone. Learn why it happens, how to manage it, and practical tips to overcome self-doubt and thrive academically.