Madoka Magica: Sayaka’s Relatable Insanity
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a misleadingly cute show about dark aspects of reality as portrayed through analogy. It tackles … Continue reading Madoka Magica: Sayaka’s Relatable Insanity
Category: psychology
Fairness as a Root of Evil
People punish antisocial behavior. This tendency even appears to be observed in infants. This tendency is the root of our … Continue reading Fairness as a Root of Evil
Soul Indoctrination
For years, the people around me created a religious deity which they imposed onto me, forcing me to wear a … Continue reading Soul Indoctrination
Personas
We are all hiding behind masks in order to protect ourselves at the least, and to reap benefits at the … Continue reading Personas
The Illusion of Mind-Body Connection
Using biology to explain mental health disorders is alluring but risky. It isn’t that biology lacks usefulness in understanding the … Continue reading The Illusion of Mind-Body Connection
StoryTime: Separation and Heresy
Much of my recent creativity has been (covertly) centered around my conflicts with conformity and the way it plays into … Continue reading StoryTime: Separation and Heresy
Religions of Society: Identity
There are many covert religions of society. Normally, we carry views about how life is. Usually, those who follow rationality … Continue reading Religions of Society: Identity
Mother: The Intoxication of Observing Drug Users
It has occurred to me that the motivations for drug use extend far beyond the desire to feel the effects … Continue reading Mother: The Intoxication of Observing Drug Users
Delusion: Becoming the Thought Leader
In the past, I’ve argued that one mechanism for delusion involves forgetting key “fact points” that would normally cause us … Continue reading Delusion: Becoming the Thought Leader
Moral Normalization
While watching a highly controversial YouTuber that goes by the name MrGirl, I found myself realizing strange aspects of the … Continue reading Moral Normalization
Social Pharmacology
This post connects dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin to schizophrenia and psychedelics, particularly in relation to social behavior. Being targeted by … Continue reading Social Pharmacology
Ulterior Motives in Truth-Seeking
Most are aware that biases are a big issue when it comes to doing science effectively. Essentially, biases are ulterior … Continue reading Ulterior Motives in Truth-Seeking
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