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fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
fromEurekAlert!
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Why some people change only when enough others do

Understanding individual thresholds for change and social networks can help overcome resistance to adopting new behaviors like climate change solutions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
#ai
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life

Constant availability to others is psychologically damaging and undermines personal boundaries.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

8 status symbols that used to mean success but now just signal insecurity - Silicon Canals

Status symbols have shifted from markers of success to indicators of insecurity and financial struggle.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Marketing
fromFortune
4 days ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.
#social-media
Fashion & style
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Consumerism, Conformity, & The Death Of Originality

Social media marketing influences consumer behavior, leading to conformity and potential loss of individuality in personal style.
Fashion & style
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Consumerism, Conformity, & The Death Of Originality

Social media marketing influences consumer behavior, leading to conformity and potential loss of individuality in personal style.
World news
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
#communication
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago
Relationships

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
#workplace-communication
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

I started paying attention to who in my office apologizes before asking a question and the pattern maps almost perfectly onto who was raised in a household where curiosity was treated as disobedience. - Silicon Canals

Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

I started paying attention to who in my office apologizes before asking a question and the pattern maps almost perfectly onto who was raised in a household where curiosity was treated as disobedience. - Silicon Canals

Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 37 and I realized I wasn't actually a good person the day my wife said "you're kind to strangers and cruel to the people closest to you" - and the worst part wasn't the accusation, it was that I couldn't argue because I'd been using up all my patience on people who didn't matter and coming home empty - Silicon Canals

Kindness should be abundant at home, not rationed for public interactions, to foster authentic connections with loved ones.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Why the OneTaste case should concern every American | amNewYork

The narrative that led to their prosecution in the Eastern District of New York on forced labor charges began somewhere else entirely, a highly questionable Netflix documentary, whose editors were more interested in sensationalization than accuracy.
Law
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that the people who become less likeable with age but more respected are operating on a principle most people understand intellectually but can't execute emotionally - that respect and likeability are often inversely correlated after 60, because likeability requires you to shrink and respect requires you to hold your shape, and most people spent their first six decades shrinking and their last two deciding that holding their shape matters more than fitting into someone else's fra

Standing up for oneself can lead to decreased likability, but it is a necessary part of emotional maturity and self-respect.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Why "Service" and "Giving Back" Get It Wrong

Fresh terminology is needed for 'service' and 'giving back' to avoid implying a moral hierarchy.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 subtle behaviors that reveal someone grew up in a household where money was discussed in whispers, and why those behaviors persist long after financial security has arrived - Silicon Canals

Financial behaviors are shaped by early experiences and trauma, not just knowledge or information gaps about money.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Toxic Leaders Put Your Heart and Brain Health at Risk

Subtle workplace abuse significantly threatens heart and brain health, often overlooked compared to more obvious forms of mistreatment.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.
Psychology
Online Community Development
fromPhys
2 weeks ago

Personal change thresholds may explain why popular policies fail to spread

Individual thresholds for adopting new behaviors vary widely, and measuring these thresholds through behavioral experiments can help overcome resistance to widely supported solutions like climate change mitigation.
Scala
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

We're still needed - at least for now

AI assistance can guide toward solutions but requires critical evaluation; mixing PlayJsonPlainImplicits resolved JsValue GetResult issues, while ChatGPT's Timestamp conversion suggestion risked unnecessary performance overhead.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who were labeled 'too sensitive' often became adults who read rooms before anyone speaks, and the difference between those two things is about 20 years of misunderstanding - Silicon Canals

Sensitivity can evolve from a perceived weakness into a valuable skill for understanding emotional dynamics in various situations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Holding Meta and Google Responsible for Addiction Is Wrong

Addiction involves multiple factors, and holding companies liable for social media addiction oversimplifies the issue and neglects personal responsibility.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why We Don't Change-Even When We Know What's Wrong

Insight alone is insufficient for change; real experiences are necessary to challenge ingrained beliefs and expectations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Most Americans think their fellow citizens are bad people, survey says

53% of American adults view their fellow citizens as morally or ethically bad, making the U.S. unique among 25 surveyed countries where majorities hold positive views of their countrymen.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
Philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
3 weeks ago

On Cancelling and Repair Revisited

Restorative justice in academia requires perpetrators to genuinely restore victims rather than merely rehabilitate their own reputations through aggressive legal tactics.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Ideas We Aren't Ready to Understand-Yet

Collect ideas you don't understand but sense are important, as they trigger deeper cognitive processing and eventual insight through incubation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a specific exhaustion that belongs to people who spent decades being exactly what everyone needed them to be - and then one day realized they couldn't remember what they needed - Silicon Canals

People-pleasing leads to losing one's identity and can result in profound exhaustion and disconnection from self.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

People Don't Just Update Beliefs, They Test Them

Understanding psychological change requires recognizing the role of control and mastery in actively pursuing change despite familiar limitations.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Science for Social Coherence?

In the practice of psychiatry, we like to think we have better radar than most doctors for identifying incoherent thinking in our fellow humans. Incoherence is one of the crucial signs for potential disasters in the central nervous system-delirium, psychosis, mania, intoxication, stroke, encephalitis. And yet, now in the waning years of my career, I confess that I've practiced this skill of identifying incoherent thinking with only the vaguest definition of coherence, and no measure.
Medicine
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Respect Matters More Than We Realize

Respect in relationships requires honoring your partner's boundaries and separate identity; without it, relationships deteriorate regardless of love present.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Secret to Ending All Wars Is the Truth We Already Know

All major wisdom traditions independently teach the same core truth: love your neighbor as yourself, making this the fundamental target of human existence and the antidote to war.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Misreading Success: Life's Most Underrated Virtue

Humility is an underrated virtue that can significantly influence success, contrasting with overconfidence seen in figures like Jesse Livermore.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Morality is a Long Game - emptywheel

He took it, managed to decipher my terrible penmanship, and wrote me a reply. I didn't ask him weighty questions about politics, I think I probably asked his favorite color. People's favorite color was a major interest for me when I was eleven. He wrote some questions for me, (perhaps also my favorite color, which was blue.) and soon we were in a conversation, the kind of sweet conversation where a thoughtful grown-up pays attention to a child.
US politics
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Our Missing Climate Tools Are Psychological and Evolutionary

Humans must evolve culturally and deliberately through effective decision-making to manage climate challenges, overcoming short-term thinking as animals demonstrate rapid evolutionary adaptation to environmental change.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Practices That Make Accountability Work

Accountability requires leaders to create enabling structures, psychological safety, and clear communication rather than demanding compliance through discipline.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Fear of Being Canceled Activates an Ancient Alarm

Therapists are observing a new anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public shaming and ostracism, termed akyronophobia.
Philosophy
Society exists as a real entity distinct from individuals, comparable to how organs form a brain; denying society's existence while acknowledging individuals is logically inconsistent.
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Yes, everyone can be creative

A culture of creativity can be deliberately built through organizational systems, not an innate gift reserved for a few.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Shaming Someone Isn't the Same as Holding Them Accountable

Shaming asserts superiority, silences dissent, and often backfires, perpetuating social control and distorting moral understanding.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Our embrace of individuals over institutions isn't serving us well

In the early 20th century, sociologist Max Weber noted that sweeping industrialization would transform how societies worked. As small, informal operations gave way to large, complex organizations with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, leaders would need to rely less on tradition and charisma, and more on organization and rationality. He also foresaw that jobs would need to be broken down into specialized tasks and governed by a system of hierarchy,
History
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Politics of Looking Away

Like us, you may feel paralyzed in the face of the relentless images of violence we see every day. Suffering children, military occupations, the devastated neighborhoods, the cries of parents mourning their dead-these scenes haunt us. Whether it is happening in Palestine or Minneapolis, we are witnesses to suffering, and that witnessing takes a heavy toll. Clearly, the devastating situations in the West Bank and Gaza and in Minneapolis differ
Social justice
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

A natural evolution of cruelty

Evolutionary success arises from both competition and cooperation; symbiosis and exploitation can determine survival and drive major evolutionary changes.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Gossip, Power, and the Stories We Tell

Gossip evolved as verbal grooming enabling humans to maintain large social networks and evaluate trust and cooperation through shared social information.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Everyone Agrees, Nobody Sees

A multicultural military harnesses immigrant experiences and diverse perspectives to strengthen national defense and improve collective decision-making.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Behaviour Change Is So Hard to Do

Behavior change fails when immediate costs exceed rewards, not due to willpower; relationships unconsciously reinforce old behaviors while punishing new ones, and reinforcement proves more effective than punishment for lasting change.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Can We Change the World?

There's a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story. Lasting social change has often been triggered by humble people whose weapons were passion, principle, and an unwavering commitment to justice and the truth - not the truth we see on TV or read in print media, but rather the truth that we feel deep inside ourselves.
Social justice
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Psychological Theories Follow Social Trends

Psychiatry and psychology mirror prevailing societal values and historical ideologies, shaping theories, treatments, and research priorities across different eras.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Rethinking Emotion: It May Not Be What You Think

Emotions are predictions the brain constructs based on internal signals and past experiences, not merely reactions to external events.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How and Why We Use, Downplay, or Ignore Evidence

The scientific method, though imperfect, remains the best tool for critical thinking and for defending democratic justice against misinformation and cognitive biases.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Can Accepting Our Biological Heritage Improve the World?

Biological imperative centers on protecting, promoting, and propagating genetic code, shaping behavior, sex-specific roles, physiology, and intergenerational wellbeing.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Changes When You Start Thinking Beyond Your Own Lifetime

Often, people make financial decisions based on what they need for themselves in the future. However, those who think about their families beyond their own lifetimes have a better chance not only of leaving wealth behind but also of ensuring it grows. It's never too late, either. A good way to give loved ones a head start, whether they are taking on a business or just needing to pay for a funeral, is with a good life insurance policy.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

More than a feeling - thinking about love as a virtue can change how we respond to hate

Love functions as a virtue—a settled disposition promoting others' flourishing—while hate responds to threats against what one loves, not as its simple opposite.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Solidarity, Self-Deprivation, and Selflessness

Some people intentionally forgo goods to share others' suffering, producing morally praiseworthy displays yet increasing aggregate harm when the sacrifice does not improve others' circumstances.
Psychology
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Upside of Not Fitting In

Feeling like an outsider often signals growth potential and builds resilience, creativity, and original thinking through discomfort rather than indicating failure.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Power of Beliefs: How to Stop Surrendering Your Agency

When Serena Williams strode onto the Wimbledon grass, her legendary power was never in question. Her serve was crushing. Her backhand was unstoppable. But she wouldn't go to the net. She'd see a short ball, the kind that screams "approach," and she would hesitate to volley and miss the point. Serena was not playing at her full potential because of a story in her head.
Psychology
Psychology
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Her Adoptive Name Was Offensive in Some Cultures. At 25, She Changed It

An adoptee changed her first name to escape masculine connotations and cultural stigma and choose a name reflecting femininity, openness, and personal identity.
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