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.
The Trump-Epstein Relationship: Complicity, Proximity, and Power
An in-depth investigation into Donald Trump's long-standing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, examining their social ties, behavioral patterns, and the psychological dynamics behind Trump's evolving public narrative.
Critical Thinking in the Digital Fake News Era: A Research-Backed Guide
Delves into the increasing need for critical thinking in the digital age.
Killing for Comfort: The Silent Sacrifices of Modern Convenience
Explore the moral dilemma of whether one would sacrifice a life to maintain the American way of life, in doing so we reveal that the hidden costs of modern living—including pollution, accidents, and lifestyle-related diseases—result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Balancing Ethical Combat Practices with Reducing Soldier Trauma
This article explores the balance between dehumanizing the enemy and reducing trauma in soldiers, considering ethical implications, psychological impacts, and alternative approaches.
The Paradox of Peace
The paradox of peace, we examine why the promotion of peace often coexists with, and sometimes even perpetuates conflict.
A Call to Rethink Traditional Moral Dilemmas
Moral dilemma research plays a crucial role in understanding human ethical decision-making and moral reasoning. However, current research predominantly relies on sacrificial moral dilemmas, which present hypothetical scenarios that involve causing harm to achieve a greater good. This think piece argues for the inclusion of climate change dilemmas in moral dilemma research to address the main issues associated with sacrificial moral dilemmas. By exploring climate change dilemmas, we can foster a more sobering, realistic, and contextually relevant understanding of moral decision-making.