Latest
23
Apr
Don't Share This Until You Read It: The Shocking Truth About Clickbait
Clickbait headlines aren’t just annoying—they can be a tool for spreading misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. Learn how sensational headlines manipulate readers, distort truth, and why thinking critically before you share is more important than ever.
8 min read
07
Apr
PsyOps 2.0: How Bots Exploit Human Bias to Control Online Narratives
The battleground for public opinion has shifted. No longer confined to political ads or televised debates, influence operations now unfold
6 min read
31
Mar
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
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
19
Mar
Mind Games and Manipulation: Gaslighting Tactics from Orwell's 1984 to Modern Society
Orwell’s 1984 showcases gaslighting as a tool of control, where truth is dismantled to reshape perception. The term stems from the 1938 play Gas Light and describes psychological manipulation that erodes confidence and reality.
6 min read
16
Mar
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
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
01
Mar
How Hitler Weaponized the Human Mind
The Psychology of Hate and Manipulation
10 min read
28
Feb
Why Lies Feel Like Truth
The Psychology of Repetition and Belief
8 min read
27
Feb
Tribal Truths
Why We’d Rather Be Loyal Than Right
4 min read