What exactly are you protected from? There is this ongoing narrative that the world has somehow become this mad and dangerous place, and that we require someone to take charge and restore “safety” and “security” to our lives. It is common to see signs during rallies that read “Make America Safe Again.” Is it possible…
Without change progress is impossible “Without change, progress is impossible, and those who are incapable of changing their ideas are incapable of changing anything.” SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD For the majority of individuals, change carries a negative connotation. On a fundamental emotional level, we are creatures of habit and are drawn to what feels good in the…
Pandemic Psychosis and mental illness A significant mental health burden has been imposed on communities around the world as a result of the emergence and global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that emerged in 2019. In many cases, psychological stressors such as fear of illness and death, prolonged social isolation, uncertainty, and fear about…
Reality Show Hopes Why are there so many of these shows, and why do we keep watching? Fox network is pushing Simon Cowell’s show, “The X-Factor,” as the highlight of its schedule. In terms of content, it’s not much different from other singing competition shows like “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “Platinum Hit,” “The Glee Project,”…
