Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Acquired Situational Narcissism: Understanding the Psychology
Explore the intriguing concept of Acquired Situational Narcissism (ASN), where certain situations or environments can trigger traits.
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Understanding Irate Compulsion: Examining Rage Addiction
Explore the intricate and often elusive behavioral pattern of rage addiction, its impact on individuals and society, and the path to recovery.
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Understanding Negativity Bias: The Evolutionary Pull of Bad News
Humans exhibit an inherent negativity bias thanks to our tribal evolutionary history. Balance this instinct for greater wisdom and happiness.
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Understanding Social Proof Bias: When Popular = True
Understanding how social proof bias leads us to assume ideas are true based on popularity versus objective data.
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How Emotion Fuels the Spread of Disinformation
Explore emotional factors like anger, fear, and dopamine-seeking behavior that impair reasoning and enable disinformation to spread online.
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Understanding and Managing Amygdala Hijack
Learn what triggers amygdala hijack, sudden emotional reactions that override thinking. Discover techniques to control responses.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Internet Research Agency (IRA)
Dive into the world of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Internet Research Agency (IRA), their ties to Russian politics and disinformation campaigns.
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Understanding ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide (Word Count
This in-depth guide to understanding ADHD covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, evidence-based treatments across lifespans, and myths.
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Escaping the Filter Bubble: How Algorithms Isolate Us from Opposing Views
Discover the fascinating world of filter bubbles and their effects on your online experience and how to burst these digital echo chambers.
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Filter Bubbles and Echo Chambers: How Media Drives Political Polarization
The fragmented media landscape enables selective exposure that entrenches biases, deepening political polarization.
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