Is xenophobia and prejudice something that we are taught, or is it something deeper, genetic, and human nature? Xenophobia Definition “Xenophobia is the intense fear, dislike, or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anything perceived as strange and foreign.” This can include personality types, disorders and general behavioural traits that are not considered normal. {Evolutionary psychology…
Why is it that the vast majority of predictions made by the vast majority of people are completely wrong? This includes many people in authority and power, such as politicians. What does the research say? Extensive psychological and behavioural research strongly supports the claim that most people’s predictions are frequently wrong or poorly calibrated. This…
Why do some grown adults still play video games? Including the general psychology, personality, and the benefits? Benefits of Playing Video Games? Video games can enhance brain function in several areas Better problem-solving, attention, and executive function. Strategy and action games improve cognitive flexibility, multitasking, task-switching, and the ability to process multiple information streams. Enhanced…
What is the psychology of our assumption-making process? Assumptions vs facts. Where do assumptions come from, and should we trust them? Psychology of Assumption The process of assumptions is a core feature of human cognition, backed by decades of psychological research, though awareness and training can reduce it. Assumptions derive from our fast thinking system,…
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…