Second Son Syndrome
A wide-ranging conversation with Louise Perry
Showing 31 articles in Psychology
For the Puritans, embracing God’s will could get dangerous
The group at the heart of American origin stories had a complex relationship with despair – and a need to reckon with it - by Alexandra M Lord Read on Psyche
middle management is what the other guy does
climbing the ladder of discomfort
How to check if an argument is valid
In logic, validity is prime. If you want to make valid arguments, or sniff out invalid ones, here’s what you need to do - by Robert Trueman Read on Psyche
Radicalization, Defense Mechanisms, Fashion
Links and recommendations
More than a mugshot
As a crime reporter, I wrote about people behind bars. I learned much more when I began writing to them - by Amelia Arvesen Read on Psyche
A brief escape from social media
After leaving my phone behind for a week and coming back to it, I saw my social media use in a stark new light - by Tamur Qutab Read on Psyche
Some non-obvious advice for psych graduate students
Dorsa Amir has an excellent post titled Modest Advice For New Students. If you are going to read one thing about doing well in graduate school, click on the link and read that instead—it’s exhaustive
How to be happier in five steps (with zero weird tricks)
There‘s no ‘one weird‘ happiness trick. Instead, here are five practices that are proven to help attain this elusive goal - Video by The Well Watch on Psyche
Does it still make sense to call addiction a ‘brain disease’?
The popular brain-disease model was meant to reduce stigma and explain addiction. It’s time to check whether it’s delivered - by Chrysanthi Blithikioti & Ioana Alina Cristea Read on Psyche
Rage of the Falling Elite
How downward mobility fuels radical politics
subtle and unknowable but quite important
exercises in practical epistemology
Free Speech After Charlie Kirk
Podcast with Robert Wright
Come
What does an orgasm feel like? From soft furry pompoms to buzzing teeth, these women describe a deeply embodied experience - Directed by Bronwen Parker-Rhodes Watch on Psyche
In an era of split attention, there is more than one type of ADHD
ADHD is typically thought to be wired into the brain early. But many cases may be better seen as products of digital life - by Paul Kudlow, Karline Treurnicht Naylor & Elia Abi-Jaoude Read on Psyche
Do we really need breathwork gurus to tell us how to breathe?
Breathing was once a natural reflex. How did it become a high-stakes biohacking ritual taught by wellness celebrities? - by Oriana Walker Read on Psyche
Why ‘false authenticity’ is so unsettling
The Old Town of Würzburg seemed to offer a real connection to the past. But none of it was authentic - by Sam Dresser Read on Psyche
Violence, Censorship, Celebrity Worship
Links and recommendations
analysing the explosions
reality, and its occasional legal implications
Making the invisible visible
Sketching does more than simply represent the world. Throughout human history, it has helped us understand and transform it - Video by MIT Quest for Intelligence Watch on Psyche
My swindler sweetheart
I was a pushover with a habit of picking cheating men as boyfriends; then one of them pushed me too far - by Patricia Olsen Read on Psyche
Blog Extravaganza 2025: the winners
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Where are you on the ‘happiness curve’?
When I came across the U-shaped happiness curve, I knew I had to act if I wanted to buck the midlife average - by Richard Fisher Read on Psyche
What to do if your picking or pulling get out of hand
Understanding the psychology behind excessive skin-picking and hair-pulling can help you resist the urges and begin to heal - by Suzanne Mouton-Odum Read on Psyche
Cancel Culture Is Not What You Think
Not every cancellation is wrong
Why are so few professors troublemakers?
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Converted by Sister Ruth
At a Texas convent, what could a sublimely uncouth sister in her mid-80s teach me about helping people? - by Ronald W Dworkin Read on Psyche
What Charlie Kirk’s Murder Reveals About Historical Amnesia
The Enlightenment dims
you can't take it back in a disclaimer
thoughts on the state of opinion research
Minus plus multiply
Defying the predetermined shapes of her world, a woman must carve out her own space in this stunning, surreal animation - Directed by Chu-Chieh Lee Watch on Psyche
How to start growing your own food
A vegetable garden is more than a source of sustenance – it’s a psychological sanctuary. Here’s how to create your own - by Gary Pilarchik Read on Psyche