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06
May
Outrage Inc: The Business of Making You Mad

Outrage Inc: The Business of Making You Mad

Outrage is everywhere online, fueling division and spreading misinformation. This article explains how outrage is used to manipulate us, why we’re so vulnerable to it, its real-world impact, and practical ways to break free from the cycle and take back control.
11 min read
29
Apr
Anxiety Attack: The Sinister Tactics Anti-Vaxxers Use to Hijack Your Fear

Anxiety Attack: The Sinister Tactics Anti-Vaxxers Use to Hijack Your Fear

Unmasking anti-vax tactics: Explores how fear, misinformation, distrust, and echo chambers are psychologically exploited to sway parents. Learn to recognize and resist this manipulation for informed health decisions.
10 min read
31
Mar
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Losing Your Mind to AI: The Terrifying Psychology of Deepfakes

Deepfakes are altering our perception of truth by creating realistic media that misrepresents reality. This article explores their technology, psychological impact, and the challenges they pose to trust. Discover how to navigate this landscape with critical thinking and media literacy.
7 min read
25
Mar
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Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling—And How It’s Warping the Truth

Why can’t you stop scrolling? Your brain’s dopamine system, manipulative algorithms, and engineered lies are conspiring to keep you hooked—and spreading misinformation from COVID conspiracies to election fraud. Learn how to break the cycle and reclaim your attention.
12 min read
16
Mar
Beyond Reason: Why We're Drawn to Charismatic Leaders from Cults to QAnon

Beyond Reason: Why We're Drawn to Charismatic Leaders from Cults to QAnon

Charisma connects deeply to our hopes and fears, making ideas feel personal and urgent. Charismatic leaders simplify complex issues, project authenticity, and inspire trust through conviction. Their emotional pull often overrides logic, drawing followers into their vision with powerful storytelling.
7 min read
07
Mar
The Dark Psychology of Scapegoating

The Dark Psychology of Scapegoating

Scapegoating isn’t history—it’s a cycle. From Nazis labeling Jews “parasites” to migrants called “vermin” today, the targets change, but the lies persist. This reckoning exposes how fear is weaponized and why breaking free demands we confront the systems and instincts fueling dehumanization.
7 min read