Many left-wing politicians like Kier Starmer are still labelling ordinary and genuinely concerned people as far-right. This happened very recently with the Unite the Kingdom march in May 2026. Why do they keep making the same mistake? Why Do They Label Ordinary People Far-Right? Post-1960s progressive ideology views nation-states, borders, and “nativism” with suspicion. Large-scale…
What is the psychology, personality, thinking and motivations of bad drivers that drive too fast, tail gate, and other types of dangerous behaviour? The psychology of bad drivers involves a mix of cognitive biases, personality traits, emotional regulation issues, and situational factors. Traffic psychology research shows that bad driving isn’t just about “bad people” or…
Selective morality and outrage. Why is it that some people are very selective about the causes and issues that they support and care about? Selective morality or outrage & definition? It’s the phenomenon where people passionately support or condemn certain causes, injustices, or moral violations while ignoring or downplaying similar or even worse ones. Why…
Looking into neurodiversity in the workplace. Including strengths of ADHD and Autistic personalities in a fast-changing Job Market. How do personality profiles play into inclusion? Neurodiversity at work reframes neurological differences, such as ADHD and autism. They offer valuable differences in cognitive ability rather than solely challenges or difficulties. As of March 2026, momentum continues…
What is the psychology and motivations of why performative compassion, performative tolerance, and virtue signalling is so prevalent? Deep Rooted Motivations People often want to be seen as compassionate and tolerant for a mix of deep psychological, social, and evolutionary reasons. These traits have become culturally prized signals of moral goodness in many modern societies,…
What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Including a list of symptoms for self-diagnosis, and how common is it and what causes it? What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition classified as a personality disorder. It involves long-term patterns of significant emotional instability, difficulties regulating emotions, unstable sense of…
What is the big five and MBTI personality type of Chris Langan? Also, looking into his motivations and views on certain issues. Christopher Langan, born in 1952, is famous for reportedly having one of the world’s highest IQs (195–210), often dubbed “the smartest man in America.” Despite his supposed exceptional intelligence, he has lived an unconventional…
Why is it that some people dislike, fear, and even hate AI, and generally have an anti-AI sentiment? Looking into the psychology, personality traits, and motivations that contribute to an aversion to artificial intelligence. Psychology of why people dislike AI Fear and cynicism toward AI are deeply rooted in human psychology. They’re not just reactions…
This post is about psychological causes that can cause people to fall out, including friendships and relationships. Why Friendships & Relationships End? Friendships and relationships rarely end due to a single event; more often, they erode from accumulated psychological patterns and unmet needs. Research in relationship psychology, including work by John Gottman and attachment theorists,…
What are the good and bad aspects of popularity, and when is popularity seeking shallow, and perhaps damaging? Analysis of Popularity Humans are social animals (most anyway), and popularity (or social status) has been a survival tool since modern humans have existed, so at least a couple of hundred thousand years. In tribal groups, high-status…