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Continue reading →: The dark sides of zealotryThe post explores the concept of zealotry through Wilhelm Reich’s book, The Little Man, highlighting how insecurity and a desire for certainty can drive individuals toward authoritarian movements. It examines historical patterns of zealotry, illustrating how fear-based conviction can lead to oppression, and draws parallels to contemporary political culture where…
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Continue reading →: The prefrontal cortex and behaviourThe prefrontal cortex (PFC) acts as the executive hub of the brain, guiding thought, emotion, and action. Situated at the front of the frontal lobes, it integrates information from sensory areas, memory centers, and emotional networks to coordinate behaviour that aligns with goals and social norms. Influence of the PFC…
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Continue reading →: Jung and Han: Embracing Negativity as a Condition for WholenessC. G. Jung and Byung-Chul Han both emphasize negativity as essential to human experience. Han criticizes contemporary culture’s lack of resistance and depth, while Jung highlights the role of the shadow and the anima in psychological development. Together, they argue that overcoming negativity erodes true freedom, selfhood, and genuine encounters.
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Continue reading →: Leonardo da Vinci’s procrastinationLeonardo da Vinci is one of history’s most fascinating examples of a chronic procrastinator whose habits both hindered and ultimately enriched his creative life. Throughout his early career, he struggled with persistent delays, repeatedly postponing commissions and abandoning projects for months or even years. His notebooks reveal a mind constantly…


