Here is our safe space for reflections, insights and thoughtful musings on topics related to anything and everything psychology. It is not a formal academic outlet, but rather a casual and eclectic exploration of our interests and observations.
When No One Gets Hurt: Ethics, Psychology, and the Age of Simulation
Explore the ethical challenges of simulated psychological experiments in the age of AI. When no real people are harmed, do ethical standards still matter? Discover the future of research, morality, and virtual behaviour.
The Ultimate Desk Setup for Psychology Students and Practitioners
Discover the ultimate psychology desk setup for students, therapists, and researchers. Optimize your workspace with ergonomic furniture, dual monitors, macro pads, smart lighting, and tools for therapy, study, and experiments. Boost focus, reduce fatigue, and create a desk that supports cognitive performance and professional success.
Why the Grass Is Always Greener: A Psychological Look at Idealization, Insecurity, and Social Comparison in Adolescence
Why do some teens idealize their partner’s family to the point of alienating their own? This essay explores the subtle psychology behind passive-aggressive comparison, social status signalling, and the emotional fallout of being quietly made the outgroup, all under the guise of admiration.
The Psychology of Limited Edition: Scarcity, Exclusivity, and Consumer Behaviour
Explore the fascinating psychology behind limited edition products. Discover why exclusivity drives desire, how scarcity influences consumer behaviour, and what marketers leverage to boost appeal.
Shades of Morality: The Problem of Colour as a Moral Code
Explore how the symbolism of white and black as moral indicators emerged from human psychology, evolved through history, and why it poses problems in today's multicultural, morally complex world.
Are Curses Real? A Psychological Perspective on a Perennial Belief
Explore whether curses are real from a psychological perspective; unpacking belief, somatic symptoms, cultural context, and mental health implications.
What Were Archimimes? Understanding the Roman Practice of Funeral Performance and Its Psychological Implications
Discover the role of archimimes in ancient Roman funerals and what this unique practice reveals about Roman psychology, identity, and cultural attitudes toward death and memory.
The Digital Persona: Artificial Intelligence as a Jungian Archetype of Emotional Perception
Explore how artificial intelligence mirrors Carl Jung’s persona archetype by simulating emotion and empathy. This thought-provoking essay examines AI, emotional perception, and human projection through a psychological and philosophical lens.
From Newspeak to Algospeak: The Digital Age of Linguistic Control
Explore the unsettling similarities between Orwellian Newspeak and modern-day algospeak,
Racism and Tribalism: Vestigial Organs of Social Evolution?
Explore how racism and tribalism may be remnants of human social evolution—once survival mechanisms, now outdated behaviours hindering progress. A deep dive into their origins, modern impacts, and the potential for societal transformation.
Stepping on a LEGO: A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Life's Greatest Betrayal
Stepped on a LEGO? This satirical psychology guide walks you through the emotional recovery process—from pain to acceptance. A humorous take on trauma, healing, and plastic betrayal. (Published April 1st, of course.)
A Proof of Concept for Gradual Organic Consciousness Transfer via Neuroplastic Migration
Explore a ground-breaking concept for true consciousness transfer using neuroplasticity and brain-to-brain interfaces—offering a biologically plausible path to identity migration without digital replication.
How the ELIZA Effect Differs from Anthropomorphism: Understanding Human Tendencies in Human-Computer Interaction
Explore the key differences between the ELIZA effect and anthropomorphism in human-computer interaction. Learn how these psychological tendencies shape our relationships with AI and digital systems.
Simulated Subjectivity Grounded in Collective Objectivity: Exploring the Illusion of AI Experience
Explore how AI language models simulate human subjectivity through collective data, raising profound questions about consciousness, personality, and the future of artificial intelligence.
Humanity's Dual Nature: The Persistent Fragility of Morality
Are humans naturally good or prone to harm? This deep dive into history, psychology, and biology reveals why morality is fragile and must be constantly reinforced.
Language as a Predictor of Gender Equality
Discover how grammatical gender in language influences gender equality in society. Explore research on gendered languages vs. grammatically gender-neutral languages and their impact on social norms, stereotypes, and inclusivity.
How Scientific Terms Are Distorted in Everyday Language
Discover how scientific and psychological terms like "theory," "ego," and "quantum leap" are misunderstood in everyday language. Learn why precise language matters for scientific literacy, public trust, and clear communication.
What Would a Freudian Analysis of Freud Reveal?
Discover how Sigmund Freud’s core psychoanalytic concepts—from the Oedipus complex to the death drive—reveal intriguing insights about the father of psychoanalysis himself.
Victorian Social Hierarchy and Living Conditions Through the Lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Explore Victorian society via Maslow’s hierarchy, revealing how class shaped survival, security, and the quest for self-actualization.
AI Political Bias and Philosophical Orientation Through Comparative Analysis
Discover how AI models Gemini and ChatGPT-4o compare on the Pew Political Typology Quiz, unveiling insights into bias, neutrality, and informed moral clarity.