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Paulette Cooper and Scientology
Paulette Cooper endured years of extreme harassment by the Church of Scientology after criticizing them in her 1971 book.
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Propaganda Techniques: How to Identify and Analyze Persuasive Messages
Propaganda techniques encompass various methods employed to influence attitudes, powerful tools in shaping public opinion.
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How “Thought-Stopping Language” Shuts Down Critical Thinking
Discover how certain rhetoric inhibits critical thinking. Learn to identify thought-stopping language and regain independent judgment
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Avoiding the Sunk Cost Fallacy: When to Cut Losses and Move On
Recognize the “Sunk Cost Fallacy,” an irrational bias to persist due to past investments despite poor future prospects
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Online Extremism
Online extremism refers to the use of the internet and social media platforms by individuals or groups to promote and disseminate extremist ideologies and engage in radicalization, recruitment, and planning of violent acts. It has become a significant concern in recent years due to the global reach and accessibility of online platforms. Radicalization and Recruitment […]
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Social Engineering: What Is It and Why Should You Care?
In our landscape of cybersecurity with new threats constantly emerging, social engineering is a particularly insidious method of attack.
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Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Digital World Responsibly
Learn how to be a responsible digital citizen, protect your online identity, and contribute positively to the digital community.
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Media Literacy: Navigating the Digital Age
Media literacy empowers us to interact thoughtfully, combat disinformation, contextualize issues, and participate responsibly in democracy.
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Acquired Situational Narcissism: Understanding the Psychology
Explore the intriguing concept of Acquired Situational Narcissism (ASN), where certain situations or environments can trigger traits.
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Understanding Irate Compulsion: Examining Rage Addiction
Explore the intricate and often elusive behavioral pattern of rage addiction, its impact on individuals and society, and the path to recovery.
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Understanding Negativity Bias: The Evolutionary Pull of Bad News
Humans exhibit an inherent negativity bias thanks to our tribal evolutionary history. Balance this instinct for greater wisdom and happiness.
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Understanding Social Proof Bias: When Popular Equals True
Understanding how social proof bias leads us to assume ideas are true based on popularity versus objective data.
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How Emotion Fuels the Spread of Disinformation
Explore emotional factors like anger, fear, and dopamine-seeking behavior that impair reasoning and enable disinformation to spread online.
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Understanding and Managing Amygdala Hijack
Learn what triggers amygdala hijack, sudden emotional reactions that override thinking. Discover techniques to control responses.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Internet Research Agency (IRA)
Dive into the world of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Internet Research Agency (IRA), their ties to Russian politics and disinformation campaigns.
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Understanding ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide (Word Count
This in-depth guide to understanding ADHD covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, evidence-based treatments across lifespans, and myths.
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Escaping the Filter Bubble: How Algorithms Isolate Us from Opposing Views
Discover the fascinating world of filter bubbles and their effects on your online experience and how to burst these digital echo chambers.
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Filter Bubbles and Echo Chambers: How Media Drives Political Polarization
The fragmented media landscape enables selective exposure that entrenches biases, deepening political polarization.
