Here is our safe space for reflections, insights and thoughtful musings on topics related to anything and everything and not just psychology. It is not a formal academic outlet, but rather a casual and eclectic exploration of our interests and observations.
Halo or the Horn: Why We May Be More Prone to Unfair Discredit Than Unfair Praise
The halo effect gets most of the attention, but are we even more prone to the horn effect? A look at how unfair discredit may shape human judgment more than unfair praise.
From Grammar Police to AI Shaming
Why are people now shamed for writing too well? This in-depth social psychology explainer examines grammar policing, AI accusations, status defence, and moral panic online.
The Four-Letter Trap: MBTI and the Problem with Fixed Identities
A personal reflection on Myers-Briggs and why MBTI lacks empirical support. How four personality letters became a mirror for self-recognition, not a map for understanding who we are.
AI-Induced Purple Prose Syndrome: A Psychological Response to the Loss of Cognitive Exclusivity
AI-Induced Purple Prose Syndrome explores the psychology behind overwrought writing in the age of AI, identity threat, and performative authorship.