An Unusual Writing Guide

What you need to know to be wildly rich and famous beyond comprehension. You could take over the world if … Continue reading An Unusual Writing Guide

my life, psychology

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

philosophy, psychology, Theory Of Mind

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

philosophy, psychology

Personas

We are all hiding behind masks in order to protect ourselves at the least, and to reap benefits at the … Continue reading Personas

philosophy, psychology

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

my life, psychology

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

philosophy, psychology

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

motivations, my life, psychology

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

psychology, schizophrenia

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

Ethics, philosophy, psychology

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

neuroscience, psychedelics, psychology, schizophrenia

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