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Mind Over Media

Welcome to Mind Over Media, where we decode the psychology behind your favourite movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture moments. From deep-diving into complex characters to analyzing the lyrics that hit home, we explore the hidden psychological themes shaping the media we love. Whether it’s the mental struggles of iconic protagonists, the psychology of villains, or the deeper meaning behind a song’s lyrics, this is where entertainment meets the mind.

Do We Need to Talk About Barbie’s Careers?
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Do We Need to Talk About Barbie’s Careers?

A witty psychology essay exploring Barbie’s 200 career changes and what they reveal about identity, neurodiversity, job instability and modern work culture. A tongue in cheek yet insightful look at the psychology behind constant reinvention.

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Can Satire Survive 2026?
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Can Satire Survive 2026?

Can satire survive 2026? Reality is now stranger than parody. Explore how GTA 6, Idiocracy, and polarization are forcing humor to evolve in a post-truth world.

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RoboCop: Phantom Soul Syndrome
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RoboCop: Phantom Soul Syndrome

Explore "Phantom Soul Syndrome" in RoboCop: An analysis of how Murphy’s humanity becomes a glitch, transforming the sci-fi film into a terrifying existential horror about a consciousness trapped and haunting its own machine.

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Short Story: The Measure A Dark Inclusive Fairy Tale
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Short Story: The Measure A Dark Inclusive Fairy Tale

In the village of Gossmere, every child is implanted with a mysterious Switch controlled by the all-seeing Measure. When Rhea dares to question the rules and her own identity, fear, rebellion, and dark consequences unfold in this chilling modern fairy tale.

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