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.
Why Trump May Invade Venezuela
A political psychology essay exploring the motives behind Trump’s aggression toward Venezuela—narcissism, dominance, insecurity, and the drive to use war as spectacle and control.
The Language of “Play”: Infantilisation, Cognitive Dissonance, and the Culture of Epstein’s World
Analyze the peculiar "language of play" and secrecy in Jeffrey Epstein's world. This deep dive explores how infantilisation, euphemisms like "play," and cognitive dissonance allowed powerful men, to mask abuse and sustain a culture of transgression.
The Forgotten Third: Racism, Colonialism, and the Injustice of Britain’s “Foreign” War Dead
This essay explores the forgotten third of Britain’s world war forces—colonial and Commonwealth soldiers whose sacrifices were vital yet erased by racism and imperial myth. It exposes how Britain’s victories in World War I and II depended on empire, examining the injustice, exploitation, and amnesia that shaped modern memory.
From Cool Britannia to Cold Nationalism:
Once a playful emblem of Cool Britannia, the Union Jack now flies amid division and nostalgia. Discover the story of how Britain’s flag became a mirror of national confidence — and its loss.
Love, Liberty, and Vigilance: Why the Kim Davis Case Matters and What We Must Do
The Supreme Court may revisit Obergefell v. Hodges as Kim Davis challenges same-sex marriage rights. Learn why this case matters, the risks for LGBTQIA+ equality, and how communities and allies can take action to protect marriage equality.
Why Political Literacy Matters: Psychology, Democracy, and a Beginner’s Guide to UK Politics
Discover why political literacy matters. Explore how UK politics, psychology, and everyday choices shape democracy, with a beginner-friendly course.
Trump’s Obsession With “Low IQ” Reveals More About Him Than His Targets
Donald Trump’s attacks on Jasmine Crockett and AOC as 'low IQ' reveal more about his own insecurity and anti-intellectual style than his opponents. A political psychology critique.
Protecting Equality in 2025: A UK Political Guide for LGBTQIA+ People and Allies
A 2025 UK political party guide for LGBTQIA+ voters and allies. Compare party stances on equality, trans rights, and protecting the Equality Act.
Satire Isn’t Sewage: Why Mike Johnson’s Excuse for Trump’s AI Video Is Dangerous
Donald Trump’s AI video mocking “No Kings” protesters is no satire, it’s authoritarian contempt. Speaker Mike Johnson’s defense normalizes monarchy imagery and demeans dissent. Here’s why this sewage politics is a dangerous warning for American democracy.
The Bimodal Life of Mass Murder: An Evolutionary Map of Violence
Explore how mass murder shows a bimodal age pattern, with youth and midlife crises shaping motives, targets, and prevention strategies.
The Psychology of Protest: Why the Peacefulness of "No Kings" Matters More Than Its Scale
The No Kings protests drew millions nationwide. Despite being branded terrorists and facing troop deployments, the movement remained peaceful.
Rhetorical Analysis of “Radical Left’s CNN Stunt Fails to Distract from Their Shutdown Stranglehold”
A critical rhetorical and political psychology analysis of the October 16, 2025 White House article on the government shutdown, exposing its partisan framing, emotional appeals, and implications for democratic norms and institutional trust.
When Extremism Becomes Normal: The Modern Appeal of the Far Right
Explore the social, political, and psychological factors driving the modern appeal of far-right extremism. Understand why Hitler and Nazi ideology continue to resonate today and what can be done to counteract this dangerous trend.
Weaponizing Martyrs: A Critique of Trump’s Eulogy for Charlie Kirk
Donald Trump’s eulogy for Charlie Kirk reveals how grief, faith, and patriotism can be weaponized for political power and ideological mobilization.
The Hollow Rebellion: The Absurd reality of Reform UK’s 2025 Manifesto
We dismantle Reform UK’s 2025 manifesto, revealing its false economics, fear-driven immigration stance, climate denial, and attacks on equality.
The Frog at the Gates: Absurdist Resistance and the New Flower Power of Portland
Explore Portland's absurdist protest movement, where the inflatable 'Portland Frog' challenges federal overreach with humor, creativity, and nonviolent resistance.
Sh*tposting as Political Practice: Why Low-Effort Noise Became High-Impact Power
Explore the psychology and sociology of shitposting—how low-effort online chaos became a powerful political weapon and a right-wing favorite in digital culture.
Turning Pain Into Propaganda: Trump’s Distortion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Donald Trump’s 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month message twists empathy into propaganda, using fear and anti-immigrant rhetoric to justify mass deportations while ignoring real victims of abuse.
Most-Favored-Nation Pricing: Politics Over Patients
Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing sounds fair, but history show it rarely benefits patients. Learn why MFN creates market distortions, delays access abroad, and delivers minimal savings for Americans.
Exposing the UK’s Double Standard: When Protest Becomes Terrorism
An analysis of how the UK handles Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil protests, highlighting legal differences, political context, and civil liberties concerns.