What are some of the psychological reasons for why and how wars started? I’m looking into psychological motivations and the thinking distortions and biases that contribute to wars and genocides. Psychological reasons for why wars start? Many people believe that religion is a major cause of wars. However, I believe the issue is deeper than…
This article is about weakness, and how being weak can lead to, and has led to evil acts and crimes being committed? In western societies, we are told that being weak and vulnerable is a good thing. This is particularly aimed at men when it comes to showing emotion. This is because there is a…
Giving something attention can often give an issue power, and exacerbate a problem. When to give something attention, and when to ignore? Confusing Movement with Progress Many people confuse movement with making progress. There are two main concerns with this. Firstly, what if that movement is moving in the wrong direction? Secondly, sometimes giving something…
What is the personality type and psychology of the iconic ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ horror movie character, which is Freddy Krueger? Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the dark triad traits. Freddy Krueger was created by Wes Craven. He’s the villain in the horror movie series ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. The…
How failures, ignorance, and ego can possibly result in bad deeds, and even result in evil acts and behaviours? Failure Failure is a part of life, and everybody fails. Some fail more than others, but no one is exempt. The healthy way of dealing with failure is to accept it and learn from it, therefore…
What are associated with politically left and right wing views? Including conservative and liberal views and how to know if things tilt too much in one direction? Also, adding a psychological and philosophical dimension to this subject. Left Wing The left wing tends to be for open borders, social justice, supports minority groups, equality, freedom,…
Today we are digging into the personality type of Joe Rogan. What is his MBTI type, and where does he come on the big five personality traits scale? Joe Rogan trained in martial arts, and became a commentator for the UFC. He also performed as a comedian, and he has a podcast which has the…
There is a good chance that you have met a narcissist. Perhaps you are one, or a parent, brother, sister, or boss/manager. This article is all about narcissists, including tips and techniques for dealing with one. Probably most of us will embody some of the traits of a narcissist, at least at some level. However,…
What are the three traits of the dark triad psychological personality theory and does it apply to you or someone that you know? The dark triad psychological theory was created in 2002 by Delroy L. Paulthus, and Kevin M. Williams. The theory consists of three personality traits that are considered mostly or potentially negative, therefore…
What are some of the most common signs that people with high intelligence possess? Can you relate to any of these signs? Some of these traits may be obvious. However, some will not be so obvious. Those with learning difficulties and mental disorders will also influence how well someone performs on tasks and intelligence tests….