Culture - Politics - Sustainability

Power, persuasion, and the human condition.
From propaganda and protest to environmental ethics and identity, this section explores how psychology shapes the stories societies tell themselves. Dive into the hidden forces behind belief, polarization, and progress — and discover how understanding the mind can help us build a more conscious, sustainable world.

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Donald Trump’s Treatment of the Press
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Donald Trump’s Treatment of the Press

Donald Trump's verbal attacks on the press, including "piggy" and "loser," are analyzed through political psychology as "antagonistic dominance." Discover how his language breaks presidential norms, uses humiliation to delegitimize accountability, and poses an institutional danger to democratic health.

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The Devolution of the “Fake News” Rhetoric
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The Devolution of the “Fake News” Rhetoric

See how Donald Trump’s use of “fake news” evolved from attacking the media to shaping a culture of denial. This article analyzes the political, psychological, and authoritarian roots of the fake news rhetoric in modern U.S. discourse.

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